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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2006B2300 L4-2.3L VIN DREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L VIN D
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2006 Mazda B2300 L4-2.3L VIN DSECTION Service and Repair
FENDER
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp.
3. Remove the wheel splash guard, if equipped.
4. Remove the fender splash shield.
5. Remove the front fender lower rear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
NOTE: The front door must be opened to access the bolt.
6. Remove the front fender upper rear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
7. Remove the 2 bolts from the front fender-to-grille opening panel.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
8. Remove the bolt from the front fender-to-fender bracket.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
NOTE: The LH upper front fender is equipped with 5 bolts securing the fender to the vehicle. The RH upper front fender is equipped with 3 bolts.
9. Remove the upper front fender bolts.
1. Remove the 2 upper front fender support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
2. Remove the 3 upper front fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
10. Remove the front fender.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the side turn signal lamp.
3. Remove the wheel splash guard, if equipped.
4. Remove the fender splash shield.
5. Remove the front fender lower rear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
NOTE: The front door must be opened to access the bolt.
6. Remove the front fender upper rear bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
7. Remove the 2 bolts from the front fender-to-grille opening panel.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
8. Remove the bolt from the front fender-to-fender bracket.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
NOTE: The LH upper front fender is equipped with 5 bolts securing the fender to the vehicle. The RH upper front fender is equipped with 3 bolts.
9. Remove the upper front fender bolts.
1. Remove the 2 upper front fender support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
2. Remove the 3 upper front fender bolts.
- To install, tighten to 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 9 ft-lbf).
10. Remove the front fender.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.