Mazda 3 Service Manual: Front Bumper Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screw A and fasteners B.
3. Remove the screws C.
4. Remove the bolts D.
5. Remove the fasteners E, screw F and fastener G.
6. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) and (3), then remove the front bumper..
CAUTION:
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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.
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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.
7. Disconnect the front fog light connector. (Vehicles with front fog lights)
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with front fog lights..
Front Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the front bumper ends apart.
CAUTION:
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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.
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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.
2. Attach the front bumper to the body.
3. Press the front bumper connecting area in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to engage with the front bumper slider.
Front Bumper of New Parts Installation Note
1. Paint the front bumper face.
2. Cut the rib position of A, B, and C from the base with using a nipper.
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Seal plate.
3. Remove the bolts A.
4. Remove the bolts B.
5. Remove the front bumper r ...
Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Front combination light.
c. Front fender molding.
d. Side step molding.
3. Remove fasteners an ...
Other materials:
Auto Dimming Mirror Inspection
1. Measure the voltage at each terminal.
If the voltage is not as specified in the Terminal Voltage Table (Reference),
inspect the parts under “Inspection item (s)” and related wiring harnesses.
If the system does not work properly even though the inspection items
or ...
Auxiliary Jack Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift lever knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Console.
3. Remove the auxiliary jack in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
while pres ...
Air Bleeding
CAUTION:
If the strainer is removed, impurities may penetrate the power steering system
and damage it. To prevent this, always bleed air with the strainer installed.
Do not maintain the steering wheel fully turned for 5 s or more. The oil
temperature could rise and damage ...
