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Front Bumper Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper Fasteners
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    CAUTION:
    • After removing clips, insert a rag between the front fender panel and the front over fender to prevent the front fender panel and clips from being damaged.
  3. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.
    Fig 2: Affixing Protective Tape
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  4. Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the front over fender clips from the front bumper.
    Fig 3: Moving Front Bumper Remover Tool
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  5. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.
    Fig 4: Affixing Protective Tape
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  6. Remove the screws.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws
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  7. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 6: Removing Fasteners
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  8. Slightly bend back the front over fender and remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts
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  9. Remove the screws and fasteners.
    Fig 8: Removing Front Bumper Screws And Fasteners
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  10. Remove the screws and fasteners which can be verified at the position where front under cover No. 1 was pulled back.
    Fig 9: Locating Front Under Cover No. 1 Screws And Fasteners
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  11. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 10: Installing Bolts
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  12. Remove the fastener which can be verified at the position where the fresh-air duct was pulled back.
    Fig 11: Removing Fastener
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  13. Remove the screws and fasteners.
    Fig 12: Removing Screws And Fasteners
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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.
  14. Detach the front bumper from the front bumper sliders while removing the hooks in the order of the arrows shown in the figure.
    Fig 13: Removing Front Bumper Hooks
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  15. Hold the shaded areas shown in the figure and pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow to pull out the guide (LH) from the shroud panel.
    Fig 14: Pulling Front Bumper Guide (LH) From Shroud Panel
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  16. Hold the shaded areas shown in the figure and pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow to pull out the guide (RH) from the shroud panel.
    Fig 15: Pulling Front Bumper Guide (RH) From Shroud Panel
    G11433808Courtesy of MAZDA
  17. Disconnect the connectors.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Connectors
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  18. Remove the clips.
    CAUTION:
    • After removing the front bumper, secure the front over fender and front mudguard with tape to prevent the front over fender from being damaged and to prevent injury.
  19. Remove the front bumper.
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