Windshield Stone Chipping Inspection; Inspection Procedure - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

WINDSHIELD STONE CHIPPING INSPECTION CAT. S, NO. 037/96
ARTICLE BEGINNING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

WINDSHIELD STONE CHIPPING INSPECTION

Model(S): All Mazda Models
Category: S - Body
Bulletin No.: 037/96
Date: August 10, 1996
DESCRIPTION
Windshield cracks caused by stone chips are not covered under the
new vehicle warranty. Service Advisers and Service Managers should
review the criteria below for addressing customer complaints regarding
cracked windshields. If possible, customers should be present when the
inspection is performed.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Visually inspect the length of the crack and the windshield molding
for signs of stone contact.
2. Trace the length of the crack with a needle or small nail to
determine chipping location.
IMPORTANT
Windshield replacement is not warrantable if a chip larger than 1 mm
in diameter exists along the length of the crack.
Fig. 1: Windshield Inspection
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