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2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3

Socket Removal Note

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Socket Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the socket hole and push on the ring projection to lift the socket outward.
    Fig 1: Pushing On Ring Projection To Lifting Socket
    G03703419Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift out the socket until the ring projection locks into the lower socket hole as shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Lifting Out Socket
    G03703420Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. From the rear of the ashtray, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the socket and the ring as shown in the figure.
  4. While lifting the ring projection with the flathead screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.
    Fig 3: Removing Socket
    G03703421Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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