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Rear Bumper Removal - 2/7/2008 9:09:00 PM

ewkzx300

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I have a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan. Does anyone have a write up on how to remove the rear bumper so I can switch out a broken bumper reflector. I was told that the bumper has to come off to change this part. Anyone ever do this?

Thanks
Eric

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RE: Rear Bumper Removal - 2/8/2008 11:40:23 AM

virgin1

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I don't know who told you that, Eric, but mine are just clipped in. Easy 2min job.

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RE: Rear Bumper Removal - 2/9/2008 6:45:39 AM

ewkzx300

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Really?..... The dealer wanted $300 bucks in labor to replace the drivers side rear bumper reflector........ I hope we are talking about the same part.... He told me that the bumper had to be removed but if you did it I guess that is not the case. Any tricks or is it as easy as you say? ThankS!

ERIC

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RE: Rear Bumper Removal - 2/9/2008 6:53:07 AM

virgin1

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Just climb under there, find the clip and release it. They release from one side and just get pulled out from the other.
That's how I did my side reflectors, but I've had the rears out too and w/a hitch installed. No screws and no bumper removal should be necessary.