Rear Coil Spring Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 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.

Fig 1: Positioning Jack Under Rear Lower Arm
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
Lower the jack slowly and remove the rear coil spring.