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Rear Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation

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  1. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear combination lights (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  2. Remove the fasteners, then remove the energy-absorbing foam.
  3. Remove the nuts, then remove the rear bumper reinforcement.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Removal Order Of Rear Bumper Reinforcement
    G03703030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.