Bushing (Front Side) Removal Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Bushing (Front Side) Removal Note
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  1. Cut off the stopper plate rubber using a razor.
    Fig 1: Cutting Off The Stopper Plate Rubber Using Razor
    G03702163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Cut off 5-6 mm {0.20-0.23 in}Β  from each side of the knob end of the bushing using a hacksaw.
    Fig 2: Cutting Off Knob End Of The Bushing Using Hacksaw
    G03702164Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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