Bumper Removal ?

[scatt nasty]

I've been browsing for a while and dont think Ive ever spotted anyone explain how to do this... I'll be getting a FMIC pretty soon and Im sure I can figure that out, but does anyone have any instructions on how to properly remove the front bumper without breaking s*** ?

 

[AllyMazda3]

its quite easy.

put a large beach towel down below the bumper

undo all the screws inside the fenders and the underside of the bumper. there's one on each side on the inside of the fender toward the headlight that you don't want to forget

then insert a flat head into the opening of the round rubber clips that are on the top pard of the bumper. pull up and the clips will pop out.

remove the screws across the top.

pull gently on the sides of the bumper where it meets the fender and it will pop free

then you'll need to disconnect the fog lights (simple wiring clips)

if you have a gt you will aslo need to disconnect the headlight sensor (also simple wiring clips)

lastly you'll need to cut the gray ties that are holding the wiring onto the bumper (they are plastic and look like zip ties)

 

[maestro]

it's easy. remove clips (2 each side) where fender liner meets the bumper. Remove the 4 ( maybe 2) on the air guides above the grill and the 2 screws as well, then 8-10 screws on the bottom holding it to the splash guard underneath.
Lastly 1 screw each side below the rear of the headlight.
Don't forget to disconnect the fog lights as well.

 

[Speed3Rookie]

Don't forget to disconnect the sensor in the front grill. I forgot what it is called.

 

[scatt nasty]

thanks for all the replies, doesn't sound too complicated =)

 

[phillyb]

fun installation. they answered your questions...
i think the sensor on the front is the amb temp sensor..but i could be wrong