Mazda 6 Service Manual: Windshield removal

1. Remove the rearview mirror.

2. Remove the cowl grille.

3. Remove the headliner.

4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.

5. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.

6. Cut the lip of the windshield molding using a razor.

Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

Note

• The windshield molding is a replacement part.

Not Reusing Windshield

1. Remove the base.

Note

• For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use a SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under Reusing Windshield.

2. Use a SST

, and insert the blade into the sealant.

3. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.

4. Remove the winshield.

Reusing Windshield

Note

• Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.

1. Make a hole through the sealant, avoiding pins, from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.

2. Pass the SST

(piano wire) through the hole.

Warning

• Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).

3. Wind each end of the SST

(piano wire) around a bar.

Note

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking.

4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.

5. Remove the windshield.

6. Remove the pins from the windshield.

7. Remove the winshield molding from the windshield glass.