Front Bumper Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Protege5 and 2002 Mazda Protege. 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 connector.
To remove the bumper reinforcement, remove the front bumper and washer tank, then remove the bumper reinforcement installation nuts.
Remove in the order indicated in the illustrations.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Bumper (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Bumper (2 Of 2)
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the front fog light aiming. See FRONT FOG LIGHT ADJUSTMENT .