2007 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

Black plate (305,1)
5. Disconnect the socket and bulb
assembly from the electrical connector
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling it.
NOTE
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
lTo replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
lUse the protective cover and carton
for the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly and out of
the reach of children.
6. Install the new socket and bulb
assembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Front turn signal lights
1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.2. Remove the bulb by pushing it in
slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Side-marker lights
1. If you are changing the left side-maker
light, start the engine, turn the steering
wheel all the way to the right, and turn
off the engine. If you are changing the
right side-maker light, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
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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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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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