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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the rear combination lights. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the fasteners.
  6. Pull the rear bumper guard outward, detach tabs A, and then remove the rear bumper guard.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Guard
    G01344262Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove in the order indicated in Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Removing Order Of Rear Bumper
    G01344263Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Bumper
    G01344264Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.