MX-5 Miata Mazdaspeed L4-1.8L DOHC Turbo (2004)
Trunk / Liftgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair
STAY DAMPER DISPOSAL
NOTE: The gas in the stay damper is colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
1. Wear protective eye wear.
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.