SHROUD 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 bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL.) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Bumper stiffener lower (See BUMPER STIFFENER LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Seal plate (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Crash zone sensor (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

(7)  Radar unit (with Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system) (See RADAR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  Ambient temperature sensor (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].) (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].)

(9)  Bonnet latch (See BONNET LATCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Horn (See HORN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  While pressing the washer tank bracket tabs in the directions of arrows (1) shown in the figure, pull the washer tank bracket in the direction of arrow (2) and remove it from the shroud panel.

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4.  Remove the wiring harness clips secured to the shroud panel.

5.  Remove the clip in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and set the cooler pipe aside.

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Warning

•  Secure the bonnet stay using packing tape so that it does not detach. Otherwise, the bonnet may fall and cause injury.

6.  Relocate the bonnet stay to the position shown in the figure.

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Caution

•   The front bumper reinforcement supports the shroud panel. After removing the front bumper reinforcement, an excessive load applied to the shroud panel could result in damage. When removing the front bumper reinforcement, always use a floor jack to support the shroud panel.

7.  Support the shroud panel using a floor jack.

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8.  Remove the front bumper reinforcement. (See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

9.  Slightly lower the floor jack.

10.  Press down the tabs in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, remove the upper rubber mount bracket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

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Caution

•  Remove the radiator from the shroud panel using two people. Otherwise, the radiator may fall and cause injury.

11.  Hold the upper part of the radiator by hand and tilt the shroud panel toward the vehicle front.

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12.  Move the shroud panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure with the radiator held by hand, detach the radiator from the lower rubber mount.

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13.  Remove the shroud panel.

14.  Support the radiator using a floor jack.

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15.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

16.  Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)

17.  Perform the radar unit aiming. (with Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) system) (See RADAR UNIT AIMING.)