The three types of damaged bumpers shown below are considered repairable. Although a bumper which has been damaged greater than this could also be repaired, it should be replaced with a new one because such repair would detract from the looks and quality of the bumper. In addition, such repair is not considered reasonable in terms of work time.
Repairable Bumpers
1. A bumper with a hole less than 50 mm {1.97 in} in diameter.

2. A bumper with a crack less than 100 mm {3.94 in} in length.

3. A bumper with a crack less than 100 mm {3.94 in} in length that is less than half of the width of the bumper.

Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation
Shift Panel Removal/InstallationLiftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate recess.
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4) and remove it while ...
Rear Washer Nozzle Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear washer nozzle..
5. While pressing tabs of the rear washer nozzle in the direction of the arrows
(1) shown in the figure, pull the rea ...
Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a commercial
tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Particularly when towing a AWD vehicle, where all the wheels are connected to
the drive train, proper transporting of ...