How to remove the front bumper
- lift up and fix the hood.
- under the hood, we unscrew the eight bolts that secure the upper side of the front bumper.
- on the bottom side, we unscrew ten bolts (twisted from the bottom up).
- in the radiator grille, remove two plugs (if necessary, remove the license plate along with the frame).
- we unscrew two bolts under the plugs.
- turn the wheels one at a time to the inside of the arch.
- in the wheel arches, we take out four clips on each side, which fasten the fenders (front part).
- we move the fenders to the side, on the inside of the wing we unscrew two nuts and one bolt on each side.
- (so that the hairpins do not damage the paint on the wings, you will need two people) with an assistant, we remove the bumper forward (be careful not to break the wires).
- disconnect the connectors from the lighting equipment.
How to remove the rear bumper
- open the trunk lid.
- unscrew the two screws (twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.
- remove the clips and remove the rear trunk panel trim.
- we bend the edges of the side linings, unscrew three nuts on each side under them and remove the taillights.
- in the openings of the rear lights, remove two clips (maybe not).
- on the bottom side, unscrew the two screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the fenders.
- in the wheel arches, we release the fenders from the bumper (held on the retainers) and unscrew one bolt on each side (twisted from bottom to top), which fasten the corners to the wings.
- remove the license plate along with the frame.
- we unscrew two bolts under the license plate.
- we release the sides from the latches in the wings (we pull the corners towards ourselves with our hands).
- with the assistant, we remove the bumper back (we look behind the wires).
- release the electrical connectors.
Mazda MX-5 MK3. Model code NC. Production: 2005-2015.
Also called:
Mazda Roadster (Japan)
Mazda MX-5 Miata (USA)
Body type:
2-door convertible
2-door folding hardtop roadster
Build: Japan: Hiroshima (Hiroshima Plant)
Plastic bumpers (may vary):
Polypropylene with the addition of filler. Marking >PP-(S20+T16)<