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Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Front over fender (See FRONT OVER FENDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Front over fender bracket (See FRONT OVER FENDER BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front bumper slider (See FRONT BUMPER SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape
    G10914007Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the fasteners.
    Fig 2: Identifying Edge Rubbers And Fasteners
    G10914008Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the edge rubbers.
  6. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Fender Panel Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10914009Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front fender panel.
  8. Remove the front fender insulator No. 2 from the front fender panel. (See FRONT FENDER INSULATOR No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.