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Front Crossmember Component Removal Note

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WARNING:
  • Removing the crossmember is dangerous. The crossmember component could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the crossmember component before removing the crossmember bracket.
  1. Remove the front lower arm bolts shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Lower Arm Bolts
    G06199938Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the radiator hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Hose Bracket Bolt
    G06199924Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Support the crossmember component with a jack.
    Fig 3: Supporting Crossmember Component With Jack
    G06199940Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the No. 1 engine mount bolts A, and remove the No. 1 engine mount bolt B.
  5. Remove the crossmember bracket.
  6. Remove the front crossmember component
    Fig 4: Locating No. 1 Engine Mount Bolts A And No. 1 Engine Mount Bolt B
    G06199941Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.