Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front side turn lights (See FRONT SIDE TURN LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Side step molding (Vehicle with the side step molding) (See SIDE STEP MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Front Fender Panel With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REMOVAL ORDER OF FRONT FENDER PANEL

Removal Order	Part
1	Fastener
2	Bolt A
3	Bolt B
4	Bolt C
5	Bolt D
6	Front fender panel

Install in the reverse order of removal.