Sedan (4SD)

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Detaching Filament Connectors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape
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NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

Fig 3: Inserting Piano Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.
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.
Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pinch the pins from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

Fig 5: Detaching Pins
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Remove the rear window glass.