Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

Mazda 3 Service Manual / Body / Body Exterior, Frame / Rear Bumper Removal/Installation

4SD

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the rear combination light..

3. Remove the fastener A and screw B.

4. Remove the rear splash shield..

5. Remove the screws C.

6. Remove the bolts D.

7. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

8. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure to disengage the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.

9. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (3), then remove the guide E.

CAUTION:

When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.

10. Disconnect the license plate light connector.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

5HB

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the rear combination light..

3. Remove the fastener A and screw B.

4. Remove the rear splash shield..

5. Remove the screws C.

6. Remove the bolts D.

7. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

8. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (1), (2) shown in the figure to disengage the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider.

9. Pull the rear bumper in the direction of arrow (3), then remove the guide E.

CAUTION:

When disengaging the rear bumper from the rear bumper slider, the rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the rear bumper so that it does not fall.

10. Disconnect the license plate light connector.

11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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