Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the fender molding. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Front Fender Panel Removal Sequence (Torque Specs)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.