Bumper Stiffener Lower Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
Remove the screws shown in the figure.
Without i-ELOOP

Fig 1: Removing Bumper Stiffener Screws (Without I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

With i-ELOOP

Fig 2: Removing Bumper Stiffener Screws (With I-Eloop)
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Remove the bolts shown in the figure.
Without i-ELOOP

Fig 3: Removing Bumper Stiffener Bolts (Without I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

With i-ELOOP

Fig 4: Removing Bumper Stiffener Bolts (With I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the tabs shown in the figure.
Without i-ELOOP

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Stiffener Tabs (Without I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

With i-ELOOP

Fig 6: Removing Bumper Stiffener Tabs (With I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Move the bumper stiffener lower in the direction shown in the figure and remove it toward the vehicle front while detaching the hooks.
Without i-ELOOP

Fig 7: Moving Bumper Stiffener Lower (Without I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

With i-ELOOP

Fig 8: Moving Bumper Stiffener Lower (With I-Eloop)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If a front fog light is removed from the front bumper, perform the front fog light aiming. (with front fog lights) (See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING .)