2021 Mazda 6 Carbon EditionFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Windshield Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  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. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
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  5. Remove the wiring harness clip. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
  6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
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    CAUTION:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  7. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
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NOTE:
  • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.