CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
CAUTION:
Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hood using a piece of wood to prevent it from falling.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the following parts:a. Set plate (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)b. Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)c. Front combination light (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)d. Shroud upper member (See SHROUD UPPER MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)e. Intake air guide (See INTAKE AIR GUIDE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)f. Front energy-absorbing foam (See ENERGY-ABSORBING FOAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)g. Front under cover No.1 (See FRONT UNDER COVER No.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)h. Bumper stiffener lower (See BUMPER STIFFENER LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Support the shroud panel using a jack.CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
4. Remove the following parts:a. Front bumper reinforcement (See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)b. Seal plate (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (Without active air shutter system)c. Active air shutter (See ACTIVE AIR SHUTTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (With active air shutter system)d. Hood latch (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)e. Crash zone sensor (See CRASH ZONE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)f. Ambient temperature sensor (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].) (See AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR INSPECTION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)g. Radar sensor (See RADAR SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MAZDA RADAR CRUISE CONTROL (MRCC) SYSTEM].)
5. Remove clips A.
6. Remove the hood stay from the shroud panel, wrap the hood stay with protective tape, and install it as shown in the figure to support the hood.
7. Pull up the radiator in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure.CAUTION:
Removing the shroud panel without supporting it could cause the shroud panel to fall and cause serious injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the shroud panel from falling.
8. Pull down the shroud panel in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, then remove it from the radiator mount guide.
9. Remove the shroud panel in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Support the lower surface of the radiator with a jack to prevent the radiator from falling off after the shroud panel is removed.
10. Install in the reverse order of removal.
11. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)
12. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (with front fog lights) (See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING.)