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Stay Damper Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Pry off the stay damper band using a flathead screwdriver.
  2. Pry out the connecting parts of the stay damper out of the liftgate with a flathead screwdriver and then remove the stay damper.
    Fig 1: Prying Off Stay Damper Band Using Flathead Screwdriver
    G02566625Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.