Ring Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the ring in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure while pressing the ring tabs in the direction of the arrow (1.)

Fig 1: Identifying Ring Removal Direction

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.