Mazda 3 Quiz
Body

Trunk Lid Stay Damper Disposal

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NOTE:

  • The gas in the trunk lid stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

1. Wear protective eye wear.

2. Lay the trunk lid stay damper flat.


3. Hacksaw 2—3 mm {0.08—0.11 in}

into the trunk lid stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the trunk lid stay damper.

4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the trunk lid stay damper.

5. Discard the trunk lid stay damper.

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