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Low-beam bulbs
(Xenon fusion bulbs)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulbs)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulbby pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rear.
5. Pull off the sealing cover.
6. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
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7. Remove the adapter.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Fog light bulbs
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screws and the center section of the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the bulbby 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 backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front side-marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
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2. Turn the screws and the center sectionof the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the bulbby 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 backward out
of the socket.
NOTE
(Replacing front-passenger side lamp bulb)
Turn the socket and bulb assembly screw
counterclockwise.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers 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 the removal procedure.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side
marker lights
Rear side marker lights
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.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the applicable light switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk.
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3. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the trunk light connector.
5. Remove the trunk lid release lock-out button connector.
6. Pull the center section of the plasticretainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
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Reverse lights
Brake lights/Taillights
9. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
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.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk. 3. Slide the light to the left side of the
vehicle and remove it.
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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qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
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 cover.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Trunk light
1. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a softcloth to prevent damage to the trim and
gently insert it in the luggage
compartment light as shown in the
figure, and then remove the luggage
compartment light unit.
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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(Automatic transmission)Item Weight
Without power retractable hardtop With power retractable
hardtop
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,396 kg (3,078 lbs) 1,416 kg (3,122 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front 714 kg (1,574 lbs) 714 kg (1,574 lbs)
Rear 693 kg (1,528 lbs) 702 kg (1,548 lbs)
q
Air Conditioner
Item Classification
Refrigerant Type HFC134a (R-134a)
qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 65 H9 (H9)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights 28/8 ―(#7444NA)
Fog lights 55 H11 (H11)
Front side-marker lights 5 ―(― )
High-mount brake light LED
*1― (― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W (7443NA)
Brake lights/Taillights 21/5 W21/5W (7443)
Reverse lights 18 W16W (921)
License plate lights 5 W5W ( ―)
Rear side-marker lights LED
*1― (― )
*1 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Interior light
Light bulb Wattage
Overhead light 10
Trunk light 8
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