Front Bumper Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove screws A, B and fasteners C and set the front mudguard out of the way in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 1: View Of Front Mudguard
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Remove screws D.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Mudguard With Mounting Screws
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Remove the fasteners E, F, screws G and stop rubber. See STOP RUBBER REMOVAL NOTE .

Fig 3: Identifying Fasteners E, F, Screws G And Stop Rubber
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Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3) and (4), then remove the front bumper. See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL NOTE . See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION NOTE .

Fig 4: View Of Front Bumper
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NOTE:
- When removing the front bumper, push up the position of the arrow shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 5: View Of Pushing Up Position Of Front Bumper
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CAUTION:
- The front bumper and front bumper slider are engaged firmly. If they are disengaged forcibly the bumper could fall and be damaged. Perform the servicing carefully when disengaging the front bumper from the front bumper slider.
- When disengaging the front bumper from the front bumper slider, the front bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the front bumper so that it does not fall.
Disconnect the front fog light connector. (Vehicles with front fog lights)
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with front fog lights. See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING .