Rear Coil Spring Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Support the rear lower arm using a jack.
Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
Remove the rear coil spring.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Lower Arm Using Jack
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.