Glass/windows/mirrors: Overview Mazda MX-5 NC

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]».)
3. Remove the following parts: Wiper arm and blade (See «WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(/mazda/mx-5/nc-2005-2008/remont/wiperwasher-systems/#washer-system-wiper-system).) Cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Side cowl grille (See «SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Windshield garnish (See «WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL».) Rearview mirror (See «REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Front header trim (See «FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) Map light (See «MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION».) 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.

See also:
• WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• DOOR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION