2008 MAZDA MODEL 6 light

Black plate (304,1)
5. Disconnect the socket and bulbassembly from the electrical connector
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling it.
NOTElIf 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 bulbassembly in the reverse order of
removal.
Front turn signal lights
1. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it. 2. Remove the bulb by pushing it in
slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof 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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Black plate (305,1)
3. Turn the center section of the plasticretainers counterclockwise and remove
them, and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signallights
(Sedan)
1. Pull the center section of the plasticretainer 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 orderof 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 (307,1)
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof 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 orderof 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 andhigh-mount brake light component.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise 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 softcloth 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 assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
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Black plate (310,1)
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Overhead light/Map lights (Withoutoverhead console)
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth 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 witha 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 lightsEdge
(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 orderof removal.
Trunk light (Sedan)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap toremove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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