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5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Low-beam bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.3.(Right side)
Remove the attachment bolts and the
coolant reservoir before replacing the
light bulb.
4. Turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it.
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5. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pulling the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly to
remove it. Carefully remove the bulb
from its socket in the reflector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
8. Install the coolant reservoir. If you are
unsure of how tight the bolts should be,
have them inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Bolt tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)6.9―11.8
(0.7―1.2, 5.1―8.7)
NOTElTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Running lights/Parking lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Parking lights (With halogen
headlights)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Turn the cover counterclockwise and
remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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5. Remove the bulb by pushing it in
slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights, Front turn
signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3.(Right side)
Remove the attachment bolts and the
coolant reservoir before replacing the
light bulb.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.5. Remove the bulb by pushing it in
slightly and turning it
counterclockwise.
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
7. Install the coolant reservoir. If you are
unsure of how tight the bolts should be,
have them inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Bolt tightening torque
N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf)6.9―11.8
(0.7―1.2, 5.1―8.7)
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Fog lightsí
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.
3. Turn the screws and the center section
of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then remove the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Carefully remove the bulb from its
socket in the reflector by gently pulling
it straight backward out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton of the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly out of the reach of children.
Side turn signal lightsí, High-mount
brake light
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal
lights, Rear side-marker light
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Turn the bolts counterclockwise and
remove them.
3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker light
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Taillights (Liftgate side), Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Taillights (Liftgate side)
Reverse lights
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights,
Overhead light (Center, Rear), Luggage
compartment light, Courtesy lights,
Vanity mirror lights
1. Wrap a small 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 the flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Overhead light (Center, Rear)
Luggage compartment light
Courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
HeadlightsHalogenHigh beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beam 55 H11 (H11)
Xenon fusionHigh/Low
beam35 D4S (D4S)
Daytime
running lightsWith halogen headlights 60 HB3 (HB3)
With xenon fusion headlights LED
*1―(―)
Parking lightsWith halogen headlights 5 W5W (4CP)
With xenon fusion headlights LED
*1―(―)
Front turn signal lights 21 WY21W (23CP)
Front side-marker lights 5 WY5W (3CP)
Fog lights
í55 H11 (H11)
Side turn signal lightsíLED*1―(―)
High-mount brake light LED*1―(―)
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (22.3CP)
Taillights/Brake lights 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Taillights (Liftgate side) 5 W5W (4CP)
Reverse lights 16 W16W (921)
License plate lights 5 W5W (4CP)
Rear side-marker lights 5 W5W (4CP)
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
Wattage ECE R
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights 8―
Overhead light (Center) 10―
Overhead light (Rear) 10―
Courtesy lights 5 T10
Vanity mirror lights 2―
Luggage compartment light 10―
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.
10-6íSome models.
Specifications
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