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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORSWINDSHIELD REMOVALNOTES
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD

Windshield Removal: Notes

2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Notes
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL .)
    4. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  5. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
    NOTE:
    • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
    • The windshield molding is a replacement part.
      Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Adjustment Points
      G04861021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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