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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20113 MAZDASPEED, 2.3 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 532 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)WINDSHIELD REMOVALNOTES
2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Windshield Removal: Notes

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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  1. Remove the rearview mirror. (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL .)
  2. Remove the base. (See BASE REMOVAL .)
  3. Remove the A-pillar trim. (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    NOTE:
    • The windshield molding is a replacement part.
  4. Remove the windshield molding. (See WINDSHIELD MOLDING REMOVAL .)
  5. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Remove the sunvisor.
  7. Remove the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .) (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
  8. Remove the front header trim. (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
  10. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.
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