How to remove Mazda 3 Bumpers on sedan?

[McGuyver_3]

Hi people i am going crazy looking all over for these instructions. I baught some parking sensors for front and back and i would like to know how to remove the bumper so that i can install these sensors without so much hassle. Thanks alot in advanced

[ds2chan]

I\'ve never done anything like that myself but take a look at this link.. it might help..

http://www.midwestcarclub.com/mazda/manual/

click on \"Body & Accessories\" -> \"Body Panels\" -> \"Rear Bumper Removal/Installation\"

or go to here for a direct route (for you lazy people)
http://www.midwestcarclub.com/mazda/manual/esicont/en/srvc/html/B3E091050210W01.html

[McGuyver_3]

thank you so much. Now comes the fun part actually taking it apart :)

Thanks again

[ds2chan]

ur welcome.. :)

now if anybody who actually knows how to take the bumper off and can give my_mazda3 some words of wisdom then I guess he\'ll be all set..

[Ex-Rolla]

Originally posted by ds2chan


ur welcome.. :)

now if anybody who actually knows how to take the bumper off and can give my_mazda3 some words of wisdom then I guess he\'ll be all set..

really, there\'s not much to say. I have removed my front bumper and if you follow the instructions, it\'ll take you about 20 minutes the first time, then 5 to 10 minutes the second time.

Just take your time ;)

[bubba1983]

oh its soo easy after watching jeff from lockdown do it on the weekend to my car. worst part is that damn plastic under skirt underneath the bumper, gettin down crawlin around to get those screws out

[bubba1983]

MODS, sticky this link....

[mEtH]

Its only the 8-10 bolts from the under skirt and 2 on either side of the bumper in the fender walls. The rest is all clips. I think its an 8mm socket for the ones in the fenders and you will want an extension because its tucked away. Oh and the two large screws from the grill. Do make sure to take your time with the grill so you dont break any of those clips. The grill will come off with it all. Id suggest getting the underskirt taken off, then the two screws in the fender and then to the grill that way you have flex when pulling it off while pushing the grill clips out of the way.

Make sure to put something on the ground first that way you can put the bumper directly on the ground without scratching.

It\'s easy!

[mEtH]

My bad ignore my post, I read the subject and just what other ppl really said :p

never removed the rear one myself.

*EDIT*

okay im officially out of it you want the front to... :zzz :sarc

[McGuyver_3]

Thanx alot to everyone who contributed. Now i am waiting on my parking sensors to ship so i can install them with the bumpers removed