Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 2112

2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Glass/Windows/Mirrors - MX-5 Miata
Fig. 40: Identifying SST (Piano Wire)
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12. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
NOTE:
13. Secure one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear
window glass.
Fig. 41: Cutting Sealant Around Window Glass
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14. Cut the pins out.
15. Remove the rear window glass.
16. Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.
17. Remove the rear window molding from the rear window glass.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of
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the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized
heating.