Front Bumper Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda RX-8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the front fog light connectors for vehicles with front fog lights.
Remove the front side marker lights. (See FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Removal Order Of Front Bumper With Torque Specification
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Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose for vehicles with the headlight cleaner.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front fog light aiming for vehicles with the front fog lights. (See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING .)