Stay Damper Removal/Installation

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When removing the stay damper, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a remover tool, remove the stay damper securing band in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 1: Liftgate Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
2. Remove the stay damper from the bracket.
3. Remove the bolts. (When removing the bracket.)
4. Remove the bracket. (When removing the bracket.)
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See STAY DAMPER INSTALLATION NOTE .)