Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual — part 113

Fig. 13: Identifying Front Bumper Components & Torque Specifications
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4. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

FRONT OVER FENDER LOWER ASSEMBLY NOTE

1. Attach the front over fender lower to the front bumper fascia with nuts.

2. Use a soldering copper and thermally deform the tab in order to fasten the stiffening rib.

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Fig. 14: Identifying Front Over Fender Lower And Front Bumper Fascia With Nuts
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FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 15: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Front Bumper Reinforcement Components & Torque
Specifications
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REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT

REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

3. Remove the screw and fastener.

4. Detach the tab of the splash shield to remove it.

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Fig. 16: Identifying Rear Bumper And Splash Shield With Tabs
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5. Remove the clip of the rear over fender and put aside the rear bumper.

Fig. 17: Removing Clip Of Rear Over Fender
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6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig. 18: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Rear Bumper Components
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REAR BUMPER REMOVAL NOTE

1. Pull the rear bumper ends (wheel arch) outward (1) to disengage from the bumper slider.

2. Remove the rear bumper (2).

Fig. 19: Identifying Rear Bumper And Bumper Slider
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REAR BUMPER INSTALLATION NOTE

1. Spread the rear bumper ends apart.

2. Assemble the rear bumper to the body.

3. Press the rear bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.

REAR BUMPER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.

2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

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When disengaging the rear bumper from the bumper slider, the
rear bumper could fall and be damaged. Secure the rear bumper
so that it does not fall.

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