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:
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...
Adjusting the Vents
Directing airflow
To adjust the direction of airflow, move the
adjustment knob.
NOTE
When using the air conditioner under
humid ambient temperature conditions,
the system may blow fog from the vents.
This is not a sign of trouble but a result
of humid air being suddenly cooled.
The ...
Front Door Trim Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the inner garnish..
3. Move the hook in the direction of arrow shown in the figure using a tape-lapped
flathead screwdriver and detach it from the front door trim.
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the front door trim and assis ...
