2014 MAZDA MODEL 3 HATCHBACK light

*Some models.6–50
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your fi nger and pulling the
connector downward.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side turn signal lights * , Brake lights
(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type), Taillights (Trunk lid
side/Liftgate side), High-mount brake
light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty 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.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb
type)
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.
3. Remove trunk end trim.
InstallationRemoval
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
5. Peel back the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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6–52
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
6. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the jack
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
7. Install the new bulb.
8. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it. 9. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the fi gure.
10. Turn the wing bolt completely to secure
the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure the
jack screw is suffi ciently tightened.
11. Install the cover in the reverse order of
the removal procedure.
12. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your fi nger and pulling
the connector.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
License plate 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.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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*Some models.6–56
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a fl athead 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
fl athead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights*
1. Wrap a small fl athead 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 fl athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
*
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*Some models.6–57
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Overhead lights (Front) *
Edge
Overhead lights (Rear) *
Edge
Vanity mirror lights *
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Trunk light (4–Door)
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 the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
1. Wrap a small fl athead screwdriver with
a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
fl athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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