Rear Over Fender Removal/Installation: Notes

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.

Remove the rear deflector. (See REAR DEFLECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Rear Over Fender
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Rear Over Fender
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove the fastener installed to the rear over fender. (See REAR OVER FENDER FASTENER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Remove the fastener.

Fig 3: Rear Over Fender And Fastener
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the clips of the rear over fender from the rear bumper.

Fig 4: Detaching Clips Of Rear Over Fender From Rear Bumper
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the rear over fender clips from the rear fender panel starting from the vehicle rear.

Fig 5: Detaching Rear Over Fender Clips From Rear Fender Panel Starting
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Remove the rear over fender.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REAR OVER FENDER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
WARNING:
- When installing the rear over fender, verify that clips are not damaged, if they are damaged, replace them with new ones. Otherwise, the rear over fender may fall off while the vehicle is being driven, leading to a serious accident.