Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 601

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

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. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)(See RAIN SENSOR

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

4. Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL [VEHICLES WITH AUTO

LIGHT/WIPER SYSTEM]) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL [VEHICLES
WITHOUT AUTO LIGHT/WIPER SYSTEM])

5. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

6. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

7. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

8. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Set the headliner out of the way.

4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

5. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Fig. 27: Door Glass Position Change Procedure Flow Chart
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

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Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent
damage.

NOTE:

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If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield
molding using a hot air blower.

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The windshield molding is a replacement part.

Fig. 28: Applying Protective Tape Of Body

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NOT REUSING WINDSHIELD

1. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.

2. Remove the windshield.

Fig. 29: Cutting Sealant Around Glass
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REUSING WINDSHIELD

1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

2. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

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For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the piano wire and
follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".

WARNING:

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Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear
gloves when using the piano wire.

NOTE:

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Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the position of the
windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.

NOTE:

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Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of
the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

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3. Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.

4. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

5. Remove the windshield.

6. If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.

Fig. 30: Identifying Pin
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig. 31: Identifying Sealant Applying Area
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

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Before removing the pin from the windshield glass, place an
alignment mark on the windshield.

Fig. 32: Pulling Piano Wire

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WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION

1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a cutting a razor. (When reusing the glass)

2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.

3. If the existing windshield is to be reinstalled, attach the dam along the ceramic voids.

4. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

WARNING:

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Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a razor.

CAUTION:

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If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the
resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack
preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass
opened until the windshield installation is completed.

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On vehicles with the auto wiper system, when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position after replacing the rain sensor with a new
one, the windshield condition is verified and the initial setting is
stored. Before installing a rain sensor, always remove water or dirt
from the windshield. Perform the initial setting again in the following
cases: (See RAIN SENSOR REINITIALIZATION SETTING )



The windshield is replaced and the rain sensor is reused.



The auto wiper system operates incorrectly.

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