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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSGLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORSWINDSHIELD REMOVALNOTES
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Windshield Removal: Notes

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION 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. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Auto-dimming mirror (Vehicles with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL .)
    5. Rear view mirror (Vehicles without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL .)
    6. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. 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.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
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    • 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.
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