Depending on the body type, the attachment points differ slightly.
How to remove the front bumper
- lift up and fix the hood.
- in front of the radiator, unscrew the two screws and pull out the six clips (twisted and inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper side of the front bumper.
- on the bottom side, we unscrew eleven screws (twisted from the bottom up, pay attention to the screws of different sizes) that secure the lower side.
- to avoid removing the wheels, simply turn the steering wheel to the side.
- in the wheel arches, we pull out two clips on each side that attach the fenders and unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners of the bumper to the guide profiles in the wings.
- we release the latches in the wings (you need to pull the corner towards yourself).
- with an assistant, we remove the front bumper forward (we look for wires and hoses)
- release the connectors of electronic components (if any).
- if the headlight washer system is installed, disconnect the hoses.
How to remove the rear bumper
- lift up the trunk lid.
- (hatchback) in the trunk opening, pull out two clips.
- we remove the rear one and release the edges of the side linings of the trunk (you need to get access to the back of the taillights).
- behind the side linings, we unscrew three (two, depending on the body type) nuts on each side, release the electrical connectors and remove the rear lights (they are held on the retainers in the wings).
- under the taillights, unscrew the two screws and pull out the two clips that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.
- on the bottom side, we unscrew the four screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part.
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew two screws and pull out two clips that attach the fenders (it is unnecessary to unscrew the screws that attach the mudguards).
- we take the slats to the side and unscrew two screws on each side that attach the brackets.
- release the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you).
- (we need two people) remove the bumper back (we look so as not to break the wires).
- disconnect the license plate light and parking assistant connectors (if installed).
Mazda 3 MK2. Model code BL. Production: (2009-2013). Restyling 2011-2013.
Body type:
5-door hatchback
4-door sedan
Assembling:
Japan: Hofu
China: Nanjing (Changan Ford Mazda) & (Changan Mazda)
Colombia: Bogotá
Iran: Tehran (Bahman Group)
Malaysia: Kulim
South Africa: Pretoria
Taiwan: Chungli, Taoyuan
Thailand: Rayong (AAT)
Vietnam: Quảng Nam (THACO Auto)
Plastic bumpers:
Polypropylene plus filler. Marking >PP-(S27+T17)<