2005 MAZDA MODEL 6 bulb

Black plate (286,1)
(5-Door)
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Pull the strap and remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Black plate (287,1)
(Sport Wagon)
1. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Pull the strap and remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Reverse lights, Taillights
(Sedan)
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers, then
remove the trunk rear trim.
Installation Removal
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Reverse lights
Taillights
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Black plate (288,1)
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
(5-Door/Sport Wagon)
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Reverse lights
Taillights
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
High-mount brake light
(Sedan)
1. Remove the high-mount brake light
component.
2. Detach the electrical connector from
the socket.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
(5-Door)
1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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Black plate (289,1)
(Sport Wagon)
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim and
high-mount brake light component.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
License plate lights
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens.2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Withoverhead console)
1. Remove the screws.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the overhead light unit.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Black plate (290,1)
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Overhead light/Map lights (Withoutoverhead console)
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the overhead light as
shown in the figure, and then remove
the overhead light unit.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights,and Luggage compartment light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Edge Courtesy lights
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Black plate (291,1)
Vanity mirror lights
Edge (Type A)
Edge
Vanity mirror lights
(Type B)
(5-Door)Luggage compartment light
Luggage compartment light
(Sport Wagon)
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Trunk light (Sedan)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to
remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
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Black plate (330,1)
qWeights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)Sedan 1,956 kg (4,312 lb)
5-Door/Sport Wagon 2,037 kg (4,491 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)SedanFront 1,071 kg (2,361 lb)
Rear 888 kg (1,958 lb)
5-Door/Sport WagonFront 1,076 kg (2,372 lb)
Rear 961 kg (2,119 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.5 kg (17.6 oz)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1―
Low beam 55 H1―
Front turn signal lights 28
*1―#2357A
Parking lights 5 W5W―
Fog lights
í55 H3―
Side-marker lights 5 W5W―
High-mount brake lightSedan/Sport Wagon 18.4 W16W #921
5-Door 21――
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W―
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Taillights 5
*2W21/5W #7443
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W #921
License plate lights 5 W5W―
*1 Use a 28/7W type bulb.
*2 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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Black plate (331,1)
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (Sedan) 3―
Overhead light/Map lights 5 W5W
Courtesy lights 5 W5W
Vanity mirror lights
*Type A 1.2―
Type B 3―
Luggage compartment light5-Door 5―
Sport Wagon 10―
* Vanity mirror lights
Type B Type A
qTires
NOTE
The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle.
When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type
originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure. Refer to Tire Inflation
Pressure on page 8-30.
Standard tire
Tire sizeInflation pressure
Front Rear
P205/60R16 91V
220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi or lb/po2) 220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi or lb/po2)
P215/50R17 93V
Specifications
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