Removal and Replacement
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION4 DOOR/Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fastener, then remove the air guide. (Mazdaspeed3)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
4. Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor connector.
5. Disconnect the front fog light connectors for vehicles with the front fog lights.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with the front fog lights.
5 DOOR
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Disconnect the front fog light connector.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with the front fog lights.
Fastener B Removal Note (5 DOOR)
1. Remove fastener B by inserting a small flathead screwdriver into the service hole as shown in the figure.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. Pull the front bumper ends (wheel arch) outward to detach from the bumper slider.
CAUTION: When detaching the front bumper from the bumper slider, the front bumper could fall and be damaged. Secure the front bumper so that it does not fall.
2. Pull the tabs in the direction of the arrow.
3. Remove the front bumper from the body.
Front Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the front bumper ends apart.
2. Attach the front bumper to the body.
3. Press the front bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.