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sp3GT
05-07-2007, 09:48 PM
I know this topic has been covered before but I'm having some serious problems taking out the resonator.

I have the first 2 bolts taken out with a 8mm wrench but the 3rd one I really can't get it out. It doesn't turn when I put the wrench on. Should I just burn the stupid thing off or is removing my bumper the only option.

Thanks,

KenYork
05-07-2007, 10:22 PM
I would recommend taking the bumper off anyhow. I too my resonator off once. After the three bolts were off, the space is very tight to take the resonator out. I think I even had to take the wheel off.

-RJ3-
05-07-2007, 10:25 PM
That is correct... When I was removing my resonator, profusion advised me to take off the wheel for easier removal.

sp3GT
05-07-2007, 11:31 PM
I took off the wheel but I still can't take the 3rd bolt off, I've tried twice already. My resonator is hanging there right now.
I have a 06 HB btw, dunno if it makes a difference. I want that thing out.

Gizzmo_jr
05-08-2007, 12:14 AM
I took it out the front rather then the back. I did it while my headlight was off for the angel eyes. Trust me, it was SOO easy to wiggle it out and that 3rd bolt is right infront of your face with the headlight gone. Bumper takes 5min to get off, and another 2 for the headlight.

sp3GT
05-08-2007, 01:37 AM
I kno the bumpers not that bad I just don't like the idea of taking off the bumper. lol

sp3GT
05-08-2007, 01:43 AM
http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=41782.0

Can someone confirm me that this is the same for a hatch too.

Thanks,

Skarbro
05-08-2007, 05:36 AM
I'll be doing this soon also. I want to run a straight pipe in place of the intake resonator. I've read somewhere about people using plastic plumbing parts to achieve the bends necessary.

I don't plan on getting a CAI for insurance reasons.

bb1999jan17
05-08-2007, 10:51 AM
i didn't take the bumper off, just put the car on the stand and wheel off, take you time and you should be fine.

KenYork
05-08-2007, 12:28 PM
I'll be doing this soon also. I want to run a straight pipe in place of the intake resonator. I've read somewhere about people using plastic plumbing parts to achieve the bends necessary.

I don't plan on getting a CAI for insurance reasons.

Do you have pics or link to pics of the straight pipe?

Skarbro
05-08-2007, 02:21 PM
Do you have pics or link to pics of the straight pipe?

Here:

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=46560.msg777646#msg777646

Ex-Rolla
05-08-2007, 04:51 PM
i would highly recommend taking the bumper off. when i initially installed my CAI, i didn't take it off, but after a month or so, i needed to make some adjustments and i ended up taking the bumper off. it's very easy to do and if i had done it in the first place, the CAI would have been installed properly.

Skarbro
05-08-2007, 05:36 PM
i would highly recommend taking the bumper off. when i initially installed my CAI, i didn't take it off, but after a month or so, i needed to make some adjustments and i ended up taking the bumper off. it's very easy to do and if i had done it in the first place, the CAI would have been installed properly.

Then it looks like that's what I'll do - take the bumper off.

sp3GT
05-08-2007, 05:59 PM
i would highly recommend taking the bumper off. when i initially installed my CAI, i didn't take it off, but after a month or so, i needed to make some adjustments and i ended up taking the bumper off. it's very easy to do and if i had done it in the first place, the CAI would have been installed properly.

Did you follow this to take your bumper off and do you have a hatch?


http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=41782.0

KenYork
05-08-2007, 06:13 PM
thanks for the link Scarbro

Ex-Rolla
05-08-2007, 06:52 PM
Did you follow this to take your bumper off and do you have a hatch?


http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=41782.0

I have the mazda 3 service manual so i used that as reference. Looking at the link and from what i remember, it seems like the same process. I have a sedan.

If you follow the guide from the link, you shouldn't have any problems.

Skarbro - you can remove the resonator if you jack the left side up and remove the wheel, but because it's soooo cramped in there, my hands were all scratched/cut up... It's just a hell of a lot easier removing the bumper.

sp3GT
05-08-2007, 08:19 PM
Hopefully it's similar for a hatch too, I'll be doing it 2molo.

Gizzmo_jr
05-09-2007, 01:06 AM
Hopefully it's similar for a hatch too

Sure is.

Ex-Rolla
05-09-2007, 09:19 AM
the only difference between the hatch and sedan would be the grill section seeing as how the grill is different... all the other clips etc. should be exactly the same.

sp3GT
05-09-2007, 06:26 PM
Got the Fujita installed today, bumper took me about 15 minutes and the difference is the grill part as Ex-Rolla said.
Instead of two screws for the hatch there's only 1 screw and the rubber part just comes out when you pull it.

roge
05-15-2007, 01:03 PM
I never took off the bumper. I've installed 6 CAI on mazda3. And I never had to take off the wheel or bumper. The only bumper I took off to install the CAI is on the speed3 because it uses pins instead of bolts. The 2007 is also slightly different then my 2005, but not much.

But it is easier to take the bumper off though.

Skarbro
05-15-2007, 01:04 PM
I didn't remove the whole bumper cover. I just opened it up on the driver's side and bent it so that I had enough room to work with.