Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the upper mount rubber bracket tab, do not apply excessive force.

NOTE:

The upper mount rubber bracket can be easily removed by pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab using one hand and pressing the notch area downward using the other hand.

While pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab lightly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, press the upper mount rubber bracket toward the vehicle front.
Remove the upper mount rubber bracket.

Fig 1: Illustrating Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.