Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the upper mount rubber bracket tab, do not apply excessive force.

While pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab lightly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, pull out the upper mount rubber bracket toward the vehicle rear.
Remove the upper mount rubber bracket.

Fig 1: Removing Upper Mount Rubber Bracket
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.