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:
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
headlights have been turned on.
AFS OFF Indicator Light
When illuminated
This indicator light illuminates briefly
when ...
Air Bypass Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
1. Remove the air bypass valve..
2. Connect the vacuum pump to the vacuum ports of the air bypass valve.
3. Verify that the airflow is as indicated in the table.
Vacuum
(kPa {mmHg, inHg})
Valve operation condition
Airflow between port A—B
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Oil Seal (Differential) Replacement [Fw6 A EL]
1. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2 and the splash shield as a single
unit..
2. Remove the oil seal.
a. Drain the ATF..
b. Disconnect the drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle..
c. Disconnect the drive shaft (RH) from the joint shaft..
d. Remove the joint shaft..
CAUTION:
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