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Insulator Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the fuel tank when removing the rivet. If the fuel tank is damaged, it may cause fuel leakage.

NOTE:

The insulator is installed using rivets.
When reinstalling the rivet, install the same rivet or M5 bolt and nut.

Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).

Fig 1: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer & Punch

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Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.20 in} drill bit).

Fig 2: Removing Flange Using Drill
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