Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2007 Manual page 597

2. Lay the stay damper flat.
3. Saw 2-3 mm {0.08-0.11 in} into the stay damper using a hacksaw, and allow the gas to escape from the
stay damper.
4. Verify that the gas has escaped from the stay damper.
5. Discard the stay damper.
Fig. 24: Cutting Into Stay Damper Using Hacksaw
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SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] .)
2. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the quarter trim. (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove the scuff plate. (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Remove the tire house trim. (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Remove the aeroboard. (See AEROBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Remove the seat back bar garnish. (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Remove the open hook lever. (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Body Panels - MX-5 Miata