Stay Damper Removal/Installation

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WARNING:

Remove the stay damper securing band using two people, one person supports the liftgate. If the stay damper securing band is removed without supporting the liftgate, it may fall off or close suddenly and cause injury.

Insert a remover tool into the position shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Stay Damper From Bracket Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and remove the securing band.
Remove the stay damper from the bracket.
Remove the bolts. (When removing the bracket.)
Remove the bracket. (When removing the bracket.)
Install in the reverse order of removal.