5 Door

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the filament connector.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
Mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Door Window Glass Molding Pin (5 Door)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pass the SST (piano wire), cut to sufficient length, through the hole.
WARNING:
- Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).
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.
  
  Fig 2: Cutting Sealant By Using Piano Wire (1 Of 2)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
NOTE:
- As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the SST (piano wire).
  
  Fig 3: Cutting Sealant By Using Piano Wire (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut the pins out.

Fig 4: Cutting Pins Out
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear window glass.
Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.