Stay Damper Disposal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.

Wear protective eye wear.
WARNING:
- When cutting the stay damper, wear protective eye wear to prevent the gas or oil from getting into your eyes. Otherwise, the force of the gas and oil spraying out could lead to injury.
Position the stay damper horizontally.

Fig 1: Metal Saw
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Drain gas and oil by cutting the position indicated in the figure to a 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} depth using a metal saw.
Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.

Fig 2: Pushing Piston Rod
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.

Fig 3: Cutting Off Bottom Of Stay Damper
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Dispose of the stay damper.