Radiator Grille Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
3. Front turn light short cord (See FRONT TURN LIGHT SHORT CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fasteners.

Fig 1: Radiator Grille Fasteners Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the screws.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Grille Screw
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the radiator grille.
Install in the reverse order of removal.