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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove fasteners A.

3. Pull the front over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, set the front over fender out of the way while detaching clips B.
CAUTION:
After removing clips B, insert a rag between the front fender panel and the front over fender to prevent the front fender panel and clips B from being damaged.
4. Remove screws C.

5. Remove screws D.

6. Remove fasteners F.
7. Remove the seal board upper..
8. Remove fasteners G.

9. Remove screws H.
10. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove tabs 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.

11. Remove the front bumper from the front bumper slider.
12. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching guides G.

13. Disconnect the front fog light connector. (with front fog lights)
CAUTION:
After removing front bumper, it may hit the front over fender and cause a damage and/or injury. Perform the following procedure to prevent the front over fender from being damaged.
Fix the front over fender and front fender panel with protective tape.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (with front fog lights).
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
Front Fender Junction Installation [Panel Replacement]Money-Saving Suggestions
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save money on fuel and repairs.
• Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine
runs smoothly, begin driving.
• Avoid fast starts.
• Keep the engine tuned. Follow the maintenance
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Cooling System Service Warnings
WARNING:
Never remove the cooling system cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while
the engine is running, or when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding engine
coolant and steam may shoot out and cause serious injury. It may also damage
the engine and cooling system.
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Steering Wheel And Column Inspection
Play inspection
1. With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, start the engine.
2. Turn the steering wheel to the left and right gently, then verify that the
steering wheel play is within the specification.
Steering wheel play
0—30 mm {0—1.1 in}
Looseness, Exces ...