Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

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

While pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab lightly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, pull out the upper mount rubber bracket toward the vehicle rear.

Fig 1: Pressing Down Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Tab
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the upper mount rubber bracket.