2003 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES tailgate

Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:
1. Open the tailgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the four screws and the
lamp assembly from vehicle.
3. Rotate bulb socket
counterclockwise turn and
remove from lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and push in
the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in lamp
assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and
secure with four screws.
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from
the fog lamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp
bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new fog lamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the fog lamp turning clockwise.
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CENTER CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
variety of console features. These
include:
²Utility compartment with
cassette/compact disc storage
²Cupholders
²Coin holder slots
²Flip up armrest
WARNING: Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects
can injure you in a collision.
BED EXTENDER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a bed extender designed to extend
the pickup box for longer loads.
To extend the bed extender:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each
side of the extender to release
it from the pickup box.
3. Pivot extender on to the
tailgate.
4. Evenly push down on the
extender and push the round
knobs in on each side locking it
in place.
Green markings on the shaft
indicate the locked position. The
locking clip screws below the middle
bar can be tightened
counterclockwise for extra security.
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Note: If the red marking on the shaft is visible, the bed extender
is not locked or properly secured.
To stow the bed extender, follow steps one through four in reverse order.
The bed extender may be used to secure a load of up to 46 kg (100 lbs.)
on the tailgate.
The bed extender should always be kept in the stowed position
with the tailgate closed when not in use.
To remove the bed extender:
1. Extend the bed extender.
2. Pull the round knobs on each
side of the extender to unlock
it.
Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the
extender.
1. Press the locking clips below
the middle bar on each side and
lift the extender out of the bed.
To install the bed extender, follow the removal procedure in reverse
order.
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2. If equipped, unlock and remove
the spare tire carrier lock from
the rear access hole located just
above the rear bumper and
below the tailgate.
3. Insert the straight end of the
jack handle into the rear access
hole located just above the rear
bumper and below the tailgate.
Forward motion will stop and
resistance to turning will be felt
when properly engaged.
4. Turn the handle
counterclockwise until tire is
lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly slack.
5. Remove the retainer from the spare tire.
Stowing the spare tire
1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.
2. Install the retainer through the
wheel center and slide the
wheel under the vehicle.
3. Turn the spare handle clockwise
until the tire is raised to its
original position underneath the
vehicle. The spare handle
ratchets when the tire is raised
to the stowed position. It will
not allow you to overtighten.
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