Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Window Glass Removal
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear seat cushion.
b. Rear scuff plate.
c. Rear side seat back.
d. C–pillar trims.
e. Rear package trim.
f. Tire house trims.
3. Remove the fasteners.
4. Set the headliner out of the way.
5. Disconnect the filament connector.
6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
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Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
7. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
WARNING:
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Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
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Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
8. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
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Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
9. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
10. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
11. Remove the rear window glass.
5HB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. High-mount brake light.
c. Liftgate side trim.
d. Liftgate lower trim.
e. Rear spoiler.
f. Rear wiper arm and blade.
3. Disconnect the filament connector.
4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
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Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
5. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
WARNING:
-
Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
-
Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
6. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
-
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
7. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
8. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
9. Remove the rear window glass.
Rear Window Glass Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if s ...
Windshield Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
If a door is opened or closed when all the window glas ...
Other materials:
When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a
malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(5–door)
Remove the cap on the interior
surface of the liftgate with a flathead
screwdrive ...
Taking Action
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
KEY Warning Light
Take the appropriate action and verify that the warning light turns off.
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Electric Power Steering Oil Pump Component Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the electric power steering oil pump component as
the internal parts of the EHPAS CM could be damaged. Replace the electric power
steering oil pump component if it is subjected to an impact.
1. Remove the front mudguard (RH)..
2. Remove the aerod ...
