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Insulator (Rear) Removal Note

NOTE:
  • The insulator (rear) is installed using rivets.
  1. Remove the rivets as shown in the figure below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Insulator (Rear) And Rivets
    G11274353Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    1. Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).
      Fig 2: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer And Punch
      G11274354Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    2. Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.2 in} drill bit).
    Fig 3: Removing Flange Using Drill
    G11274355Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.