Front Fender Panel Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-9. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Seal board upper (See SEAL BOARD UPPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
3. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Front bumper slider (See FRONT BUMPER SLIDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Front over fender (See FRONT OVER FENDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front over fender bracket (See FRONT OVER FENDER BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Open the front door.
Press the cover tabs A and tab B in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the cover from the front fender panel.

Fig 1: Pressing Cover Tabs A And Tab B
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Remove the cover.
Remove the fasteners.

Fig 2: Edge Rubber And Fasteners
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Remove the edge rubber.
Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 3: Affixing Protective Tape To Windshield
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CAUTION:
- If a different type of metal such as iron contacts the aluminum panel (aluminum), it could corrode the aluminum. Use exclusive surface finished bolts for the aluminum panel installation.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 4: Front Fender Panel And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the front fender panel.
Remove the bolt.

Fig 5: Front Fender Panel Bracket And Bolt With Torque Specification
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Remove the front fender panel bracket.
Install in the reverse order of removal.