How to remove front bumper on the "Mazda 3"

Before starting work disconnect the negative cable from the battery terminals. Then remove the crankcase. In the area of attachment of the fender liner to the bumper, locate the plastic clips and remove them. Gently pushing the inner fender, locate the bolt securing the bumper to the fender and Unscrew it. The same procedure on the other side of the car.

Looking at the bumper from below, find 10 bolts that secure it to the bottom and Unscrew them. After that, open the hood, locate the headlight mount. It consists of a large bolt and three clips. Loosen the bolt and the clip closest to the radiator. The rest of the clips to loosen is not necessary. Then remove the rubber cushion softens the blow of the hood when it is closed. Under these elastics find the plastic clips. Pry them with a flat head screwdriver, slide to side and remove from sockets. Remove the four clips holding the top part of the bumper and the grille.

Grasp the ends of the bumper or behind the niche of the wheels, pull them outward to disengage the lock of the bumper and remove it from the rails. Try not to break directional "antennae" on the mounting brackets. After disconnecting one of the castles of the bumper it could fall off and damage. So with the release of one of the locks fasten it properly.

From the grille on the front of the amplifier, locate the front lock and otdelnie it. Then, holding the front part of the bumper, pull it forward. Don't forget to take steps that prevent slipping on the floor. If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, first gently pull out the bumper, unplug them, and then continue dismantling the parts. Taking off the bumper, follow the external temperature sensor to avoid damaging it. It is located behind the lower bumper grill, on the border of the bumper and guard.