2006 MAZDA MODEL 6 bulb

Black plate (312,1)
3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainers counterclockwise and remove
them, and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signallights
(Sedan)
1. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainer and remove the retainers and
partially open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights
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Rear turn signal lights
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(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
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Black plate (314,1)
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(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.
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3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Reverse lights
Taillights
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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(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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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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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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qWeights
Specification Item Weight
2.3-liter engineGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,940 kg (4,279 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,005 kg (2,216 lbs)
Rear 936 kg (2,064 lbs)
3.0-liter engineGVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,052 kg (4,526 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)Front 1,084 kg (2,390 lbs)
Rear 968 kg (2,136 lbs)
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 ECER SAE
HeadlightsHigh beam 55 H1―
Low beamHalogen 55 H1―
Xenon
fusion35 D2S―
Front turn signal lights 27―#2357A
Parking lights 5 W5W―
Fog lights
í55 H11 H11
Side-marker lights 5 W5W―
High-mount brake lightSedan 18.4 W16W #921
5-Door/Sport Wagon 21 W21W #7440
Rear turn signal lightsSedan/5-Door 21 WY21W―
Sport Wagon 21 W21W #7440
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W #7443
Taillights 5
*1W21/5W #7443
Reverse lights 18.4 W16W #921
License plate lights 5 W5W―
*1 Use a 21/5W type bulb.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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