Front Bumper Removal/Installation

Caution: Affix the protective tape to the position (vehicle body side) shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Procedure Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the removal and installation of the front bumper assembly on Mazda vehicles, referencing specific engine types.

Step 1: Battery Disconnection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to the relevant procedures for specific engine models: NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5], NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)], or NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].

Step 2: Remove Screws A

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as SCREW A. These are typically found on the sides of the front bumper area, near the wheel wells.

Visual Description: Images show the right and left sides of the vehicle's front end, highlighting the location of screws labeled 'SCREW A' which secure the bumper assembly.

Step 3: Remove Fasteners B

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as FASTENER B. These are typically found on the sides of the front bumper area, near the wheel wells, often securing the fender liner or splash guard.

Visual Description: Images display the right and left sides of the front bumper area, indicating fasteners labeled 'FASTENER B' located behind the front wheels, likely securing the mudguard or inner fender liner.

Step 4: Remove Screw C

Slightly bend back the mudguard (or fender liner) and remove the fastener labeled as SCREW C.

Visual Description: An image shows a section of the front fender liner being gently pulled back to reveal and allow access to a screw labeled 'SCREW C'.

Step 5: Remove Screws D

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as SCREW D. These are typically found on the underside of the front bumper assembly.

Visual Description: Images show the underside of the front bumper, highlighting screws labeled 'SCREW D' that secure the bumper to the vehicle's underbody or frame.

Step 6: Remove Fasteners E

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as FASTENER E. These are typically found on the underside or front edge of the bumper assembly.

Visual Description: An image displays the front underside of the bumper, showing fasteners labeled 'FASTENER E' that need to be removed.

Step 7: Remove Fasteners F

Slightly bend back the front undercover (identified as No.1) and remove all fasteners labeled as FASTENER F.

Visual Description: An illustration shows a section of the front undercover being peeled back to expose and allow the removal of fasteners labeled 'FASTENER F'.

Step 8: Remove Fresh-Air Duct

Remove the fresh-air duct. Refer to the relevant procedures for specific engine models: INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2] or INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].

Step 9: Remove Set Plate

Remove the set plate. Refer to the SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION procedure.

Step 10: Remove Screws G

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as SCREW G.

Step 11: Remove Fasteners H

Locate and remove all fasteners labeled as FASTENER H. These are typically found on the sides of the bumper, near the headlights.

Visual Description: An image shows the side area of the front bumper, near the headlight assembly, indicating fasteners labeled 'FASTENER H' and screws labeled 'SCREW G' that secure the bumper.

Step 12: Detach Bumper from Grommets

Grasp the front bumper end and move it in the direction indicated by [arrow 1] to detach the front bumper from the grommets.

Visual Description: An illustration depicts the front bumper being held and moved with an arrow indicating the direction of release from a grommet. The edge of the front bumper and the grommet are clearly labeled.

Step 13: Detach Bumper from Slider and Remove Tabs I

Pull the front bumper end in the direction indicated by [arrow 2] to detach the front bumper from the front bumper slider, while simultaneously removing tabs labeled TAB I.

Caution: 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. 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.

Visual Description: An illustration shows the front bumper being pulled away from the vehicle. An arrow indicates the direction of detachment. Tabs labeled 'TAB I' are shown being released from the front bumper slider.

Step 14: Remove Bumper and Detach Guides J

Pull the front bumper in the direction indicated by [arrow 3] and remove it while detaching guides labeled GUIDE J.

Visual Description: An image shows the front of the vehicle with the bumper partially removed. An arrow labeled '(3)' indicates the final direction to pull the bumper to detach it from guides labeled 'GUIDE J'.

Step 15-17: Disconnect Connectors and Hoses

Disconnect the front fog light connector (if equipped with front fog lights).
Disconnect the front ultrasonic sensor connector (if equipped with a parking sensor system).
Disconnect the front headlight cleaner hose (if equipped with a headlight cleaner system).

Step 18: Reinstallation

Install all components in the reverse order of removal.

Step 19: Adjust Fog Light Aiming

Adjust the front fog light aiming (if equipped with front fog lights). Refer to the FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING procedure.

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