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Ring Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pull the ring forward while pushing the tabs.

Fig 1: Removing Ring
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.