2008 - MX-5 - Body and Accessories

WINDSHIELD REMOVAL

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.(See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF].)

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Wiper arm and blade (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

b. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

c. Side cowl grille (See SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

d. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL.)

e. Rearview mirror (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

f. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

g. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

h. 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.

Not Reusing Windshield

NOTE:

• For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use the SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under “Reusing Windshield”.

WARNING:

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

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

2. Remove the windshield.

Reusing Windshield

WARNING:

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

NOTE:

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

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

2. 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 due to localized heating.

3. Secure one end of the SST (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.

NOTE:

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