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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2005MX-5 MIATA L4-1.8L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSWINDSHIELDSERVICE AND REPAIRWINDSHIELD REMOVAL
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHC
Windshield Removal
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata L4-1.8L DOHCSECTION Windshield Removal
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL
1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Remove the base.
3. Remove the A-pillar trim.
NOTE: The windshield molding is a replacement part.
4. Remove the windshield molding.
5. Remove the cowl grille.
6. Remove the sunvisor.
7. Remove the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.) (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
8. Remove the front header trim.
9. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
10. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.
Not Reusing Windshield
NOTE: For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedures under "Reusing Windshield".
1. Use a tool like that shown in the figure, and insert the blade into the sealant.
2. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
3. Remove the windshield.
4. Remove the protector.
5. Remove the spacers.
Reusing Windshield
1. Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.
WARNING: Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
2. Pass the SST (piano wire) through the hole.
3. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
NOTE: Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking.
4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
5. Remove the windshield.
6. Remove the dam from the windshield.
7. Remove the protector.
8. Remove the spacers.
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION: To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1 - 2 mm {0.04 - 0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains around the circumference of the frame.
- If all the sealant has come off in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it 30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.
2. Clean and decrease an approximately 50.0 mm {1.97 in} wide strip around the circumference of the glass and the bonding area on the body.
3. Securely bond a dam along the circumference of the glass 1.0 mm {0.28 in} from the edge.
4. Install spacers into the hole.
5. Temporarily install the glass onto the body and adjust the glass-to-body clearance.
6. Make a mark on the glass directly above the V-notch of spacers.
7. Remove the windshield.
CAUTION: Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body which may cause leaks to occur.
8. Use a brush to apply primer to the bonding area of the glass, the body and the molding within the region shown.
NOTE: Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding. Allow it to dry for approximately 30 minutes.
9. Align the edge of the protector to the spot mark.
10. Securely bond the protector to the body as indicated in the figure.
11. Once the primer is dry, apply sealant around the entire circumference to fill the gap between the dam and the edge of the glass measuring 11.0 mm {0.43 in} high and 5.0 mm {0.20 in} wide.
12. Align the glass marks with the V-notches in spacers and install the glass onto the body.
13. Press firmly inward on the glass to compress the sealant.
14. Verify that the gap along the upper edge is 8.0 mm {0.31 in} and side edge is 7.0 mm {0.28 in}.
15. Use a scraper to smooth away any sealant that oozes out. Add more sealant to any points of poor contact. Adjust the sealant as shown if necessary.
16. Before the surface of the sealant has hardened, install the windshield molding. (See WINDSHIELD MOLDING INSTALLATION.)
17. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess sealant.
18. Install the front header trim.
19. Install the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.) (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
20. Install the cowl grille.
21. Install the A-pillar trim.
22. Install the base.
23. Install the rearview mirror.
1. Remove the rearview mirror.
2. Remove the base.
3. Remove the A-pillar trim.
NOTE: The windshield molding is a replacement part.
4. Remove the windshield molding.
5. Remove the cowl grille.
6. Remove the sunvisor.
7. Remove the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.) (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
8. Remove the front header trim.
9. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
10. Apply protective tape to the dashboard to protect it from damage.
Not Reusing Windshield
NOTE: For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedures under "Reusing Windshield".
1. Use a tool like that shown in the figure, and insert the blade into the sealant.
2. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
3. Remove the windshield.
4. Remove the protector.
5. Remove the spacers.
Reusing Windshield
1. Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.
WARNING: Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
2. Pass the SST (piano wire) through the hole.
3. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
NOTE: Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking.
4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
5. Remove the windshield.
6. Remove the dam from the windshield.
7. Remove the protector.
8. Remove the spacers.
WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
WARNING: Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION: To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1 - 2 mm {0.04 - 0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains around the circumference of the frame.
- If all the sealant has come off in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it 30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.
2. Clean and decrease an approximately 50.0 mm {1.97 in} wide strip around the circumference of the glass and the bonding area on the body.
3. Securely bond a dam along the circumference of the glass 1.0 mm {0.28 in} from the edge.
4. Install spacers into the hole.
5. Temporarily install the glass onto the body and adjust the glass-to-body clearance.
6. Make a mark on the glass directly above the V-notch of spacers.
7. Remove the windshield.
CAUTION: Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass and body which may cause leaks to occur.
8. Use a brush to apply primer to the bonding area of the glass, the body and the molding within the region shown.
NOTE: Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the body and the molding. Allow it to dry for approximately 30 minutes.
9. Align the edge of the protector to the spot mark.
10. Securely bond the protector to the body as indicated in the figure.
11. Once the primer is dry, apply sealant around the entire circumference to fill the gap between the dam and the edge of the glass measuring 11.0 mm {0.43 in} high and 5.0 mm {0.20 in} wide.
12. Align the glass marks with the V-notches in spacers and install the glass onto the body.
13. Press firmly inward on the glass to compress the sealant.
14. Verify that the gap along the upper edge is 8.0 mm {0.31 in} and side edge is 7.0 mm {0.28 in}.
15. Use a scraper to smooth away any sealant that oozes out. Add more sealant to any points of poor contact. Adjust the sealant as shown if necessary.
16. Before the surface of the sealant has hardened, install the windshield molding. (See WINDSHIELD MOLDING INSTALLATION.)
17. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess sealant.
18. Install the front header trim.
19. Install the striker. (See CONVERTIBLE TOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.) (See DETACHABLE HARDTOP DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
20. Install the cowl grille.
21. Install the A-pillar trim.
22. Install the base.
23. Install the rearview mirror.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.