Depending on the year of manufacture and body type, the mounting points differ slightly.
How to remove the front bumper
- open and fix the hood.
- unscrew the two screws, remove the two thrust pistons and pull out the two clips that secure the radiator grille (the radiator grille can be removed).
- we pull out two clips that attach the top of the bumper.
- we lie down under the car and unscrew the twelve bolts that attach the bottom of the bumper to the plastic protection and fenders.
- to avoid removing the wheels, turn them to the side.
- in the wheel arches, we pull out three clips on each side that attach the fenders and unscrew one screw that attach the corners to the plastic brackets in the wings.
- to release the latches in the wings, take the corner and pull on yourself.
- release the latches in the upper part, above the headlights.
- (in order not to scratch the paint on the fenders, it is advisable to do this together) remove the front bumper forward (we look so as not to break the wires and hoses).
- release the electrical connectors (if any).
- disconnect the common hose of the headlight washer sprayers from the pump (liquid will flow out).
How to remove the rear bumper
- open the trunk lid (door).
- we open hatches in the side panels of the trunk.
- under the hatches, unscrew three nuts on each side and remove the taillights.
- under the taillights, we unscrew one screw on each side.
- from the bottom side, pull out four clips and unscrew the two screws that secure the bottom of the bumper.
- remove mudguards (if installed).
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew one screw on each side, which fix the corners to the plastic brackets in the wings and release the fenders.
- release the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you).
- in the trunk opening, four centering pins are fixed in the bushings. You need to pull on yourself and release the pins from the bushings. (Please note, when installing the bumper back, first you need to snap the pins in the bushings, then install the rest of the fasteners).
- (we need two people) carefully remove the bumper back (we look behind the wires).
- disconnect the connectors of electrical components.
Mazda 6 MK2. Model code GH1/GH2. Production: 2007-2013, Restyling 2009-2013.
Also called the Mazda Atenza.
Body type:
4-door sedan
5-door liftback
5-door station wagon
Assembling:
United States: Flat Rock, Michigan (AutoAlliance International)
Japan: Hofu, Yamaguchi (Hofu Plant)
China: Changchun (FAW Group)
Plastic bumpers:
Polypropylene plus filler. Marking >PP+(S22+T18)<