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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
  • Affix the protective tape to the position (body side) shown in the figure.
Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape To Rear Bumper Position (Body Side)
G10987408Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the rear splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove screw.
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Bumper Side Screw
    G10987409Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver under the cover shown in the figure and remove the cover in the direction of the arrow.
    Fig 3: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Under Cover
    G10987410Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove screws.
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Bumper Screws
    G10987411Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove fasteners.
  8. Pull the edge of the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, then remove tabs.
    CAUTION:
    • The rear bumper and rear bumper slider are engaged firmly. If they are disengaged forcibly the bumper could fall and be damaged. Perform the servicing carefully when disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.
    • When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the front bumper so that it does not fall.
    Fig 5: Pulling Out Rear Bumper Edge
    G10987412Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 6: Removing Rear Bumper
    G10987413Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  11. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test. (with blind spot monitoring system) (See BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) RADAR TEST .)
CAUTION:
  • If the rear bumper installation position is changed or individual differences (coating film/thickness) occur, the blind spot monitoring control module radar angle will deviate which could result in the module not detecting a vehicle approaching from the rear correctly. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test.
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