2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Removal: Notes

  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] ).
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wiper arm and blade (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Side cowl grille (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL ).
    5. Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  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.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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