NOTE:
The stay damper contains colorless, odorless, nontoxic gas.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
2. Position the stay damper horizontally.

3. 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.
CAUTION:
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.
4. Verify that the gas and oil is drained completely by pulling and pushing the piston rod several times with the cut position facing downward.

5. Cut off the bottom of the stay damper.

6. Dispose of the stay damper.
Rear Outer Handle Removal/Installation
Trunk Board Removal/InstallationDrive Belt Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
MZR 2.0
A/C drive belt removal
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and splash shield as a single unit..
2. Remove the nut shown in the figure and set the power steering pipe component
out of the way.
3. Set the SST as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Hold the SST by hand unti ...
Forced Ignition On [With Advanced Keyless Entry And Push Button Start System]
NOTE:
In order to perform a forced ignition ON, the M-MDS (IDS) is necessary. If
the servicing is being done outside of an Authorized Mazda dealership, contact
an Authorized Mazda dealership for instructions.
The forced ignition ON procedure forces a power supply to each part w ...
Car Navigation System
Outline
The car-navigation system displays point-of-origin and road guidance maps
via the audio unit display and provides guidance and information to the desired
point of destination.
NOTE:
For the car-navigation system operation, refer to the owner's manual.
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