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Shroud Panel Removal/Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:
  • Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
  • Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hood using a piece of wood to prevent it from falling.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front bumper. See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Front combination lights. See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    3. Front energy-absorbing form. See ENERGY-ABSORBING FORM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    4. Seal plate. See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    5. Front bumper reinforcement. See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    6. Hood latch. See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Rotate the hood stay in the direction of the arrow (1.,(2), then remove the hood stay in the direction or the arrow (3).
    Fig 1: Rotating Hood Stay
    G06200680Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the hood stay from the shroud panel, wrap the hood stay with protective tape, and install it to the shroud side member to support the hood.
    Fig 2: Identifying Hood Stay
    G06200681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolt.
    Fig 3: Bolt With Torque Specifications
    G06200682Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper mount rubber bracket in the direction of the arrow in the figure, then remove the upper mount rubber. See UPPER MOUNT RUBBER REMOVAL NOTE .
    Fig 4: Identifying Upper Mount Rubber Bracket
    G06200683Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull the shroud panel in the direction of arrow (1) in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (2).
    Fig 5: View Of Shroud Panel
    G06200684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Support the lower surface of the radiator with a floor jack to prevent the radiator from failing off after the shroud panel is removed.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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