1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear splash shield.
b. Rear combination light.
c. Rear bumper.
3. Remove the hanger rubber in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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

5. Remove the rear bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Bumper Disassembly/Assembly
Rear Bumper Removal/InstallationBreak-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km
(600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed,
either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantl ...
Theft-Deterrent System
If the theft deterrent system detects an inappropriate entry into the vehicle,
which could result in the vehicle or its contents being stolen, the alarm alerts
the surrounding area of an abnormality by sounding the horn and flashing the hazard
warning lights.
The system will not function unle ...
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the engine to start only with a key the system
recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine with an unrecognized key, the engine
will not start, thereby helping to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
If you have a problem with the immobilizer system or the k ...