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Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

  1. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.
    G12183675Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  3. Remove the rear combination right. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the rear splash shield. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the caps.
    G12183676Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove screws A and B.
    Fig 1: Rear Bumper Screws With Torque Specification
    G13114073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the screws.
    G12183678Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fasteners.
    G12183679Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Press the tab of rear under cover and remove it. (with rear under cover)
  10. Remove the fasteners.
    G12183680Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Detach the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider while holding the rear end of the rear bumper, moving it in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure, and detaching the hooks.
    G12183681Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Move the rear bumper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach it from rear bumper bracket.
    G12183682Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • After removing rear bumper, it may hit the rear over fender and cause a damage and/or injury. Perform the following procedure to prevent the rear over fender from being damaged.
    • Fix the rear over fender and rear fender panel with protective tape.
    G12183683Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the connector. (with rear ultrasonic sensor)
    G12183684Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the wiring harness clip. (with rear ultrasonic sensor)
  15. Remove the rear bumper.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  17. If the rear bumper is replaced, perform the blind spot monitoring (BSM) radar test. (with blind spot monitoring (BSM) system)
CAUTION:
  • If the rear bumper installation position is changed or individual differences (coating film/thickness) occur, the blind spot monitoring (BSM) 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.