2010 MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR light

Black plate (415,1)
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Halogen bulb
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights (Canada)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
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Black plate (416,1)
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Parking lights/Front turn signal lights/
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the left, and turn off engine.
If you are changing the left bulb, turn
the steering wheel to the right. 3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Installation Removal
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Black plate (417,1)
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight back out of the
socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Side-turn signal lights
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the turn signal switch is off.
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Black plate (418,1)
2. Slide the unit as shown in the figure toremove it.
3. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.
4. Install the new side turn signal unit inthe reverse order of removal.
Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side
marker lights)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
(4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
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.
(5 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Black plate (419,1)
2. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Rear turn signal lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the turn signal switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
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. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off.
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Black plate (420,1)
2. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Reverse lights
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
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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. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Black plate (421,1)
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
High-mount brake light
(4 Door)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
InstallationRemoval
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)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
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Black plate (422,1)
With Non-LED bulb
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector sideward to the
left.
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.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens,
and then remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with a
flathead screwdriver.
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