Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1731

Rear bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the rear bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.
2. Attach the rear bumper to the body.
3. Press the rear bumper connecting area into the body to engage with the bumper slider.
FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side marker lights.
3. Remove the front bumper.
4. Remove fasteners A, then remove the energy-absorbing foam.
5. Remove fasteners B, then remove front bumper retainer No.2.
6. Remove the bolts, then remove the front bumper reinforcement.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
(w) RX-8 Body
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