1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Seal board upper.
b. Front bumper.
c. Front combination light.
d. Set plate.
e. Energy-absorbing form.
f. Front under cover No.1.
g. Bumper stiffener lower.
3. Support the shroud panel using a jack.
CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.

4. Remove bolts A.

5. Remove bolts B.
CAUTION:
Removing the front bumper reinforcement without supporting it could cause the front bumper reinforcement to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the front bumper reinforcement from falling.

6. Remove the front bumper reinforcement.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Adjust the headlight aiming..
Front Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Front Bumper Removal/InstallationFront Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component from the steering knuckle and suspend
it out of the way using a cable.
2. Remove the disc plate.
3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
4. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
5. Install the wheel hub by placi ...
Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
1. Remove the steering gear and linkage..
2. Remove the tie-rod end and boot..
3. Measure the rotation torque of the pinion shaft using a crescent wrench and
pull scale. (speed measurement reference 5 В°/s)
a. Install the crescent wrench to the steering gear.
b. Measure the length fr ...
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.A.)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mazda Motor Corporation (Your
Mazda Importer/Distributor).
If NHTSA receive ...