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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing 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.
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Remove the clip.
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3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights
Parking lights (With halogen
headlights)
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Fog lightsí
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.
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3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing 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 back out of the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Brake lights/Taillights, High-mount
brake light, Side-turn signal lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs must be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible because
it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Rear turn signal lights, Rear side-
marker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the turn signal switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk mat.
3.(Left side)
Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the
pocket.
(Right side)
Remove the pocket.
(Left side)
Removal
Installation
(Right side)
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Removal
Installation
5. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
side trim.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Taillights (Trunk lid side), Reverse
lights
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
lid trim.
Removal
Installation
3.(Reverse lights)
Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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qJackí
NOTE
Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
a jack and lug wrench. For details, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
To remove the jack
1. Lift the trunk mat.
Trunk mat
2. Remove the pocket.
3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the front and
turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. 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 sufficiently tightened.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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2. Turn the spare tire hold-down bolt
counterclockwise.
Spare tire hold-down bolt
To secure the spare tire
Store the spare tire in the reverse order of
removal. After storing, verify that the
spare tire is stored securely.
Instant Mobility System
(IMS) Emergency Flat
Tire Repair Kit
í
The IMS emergency flat tire repair kit
included with your Mazda is for a
temporary repair of a slightly damaged
flat tire resulting from running over nails
or similar sharp objects on the road
surface.
Perform the emergency flat tire repair
without removing the nail or similar sharp
object which punctured the tire.
NOTE
Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire.
In the event of a flat tire, use the emergency
flat tire repair kit to repair the tire temporarily.
When doing the repair, refer to the instructions
included in the emergency flat tire repair kit. If
an emergency repair was performed on a flat
tire using the emergency flat tire repair kit,
have an Authorized Mazda Dealer, repair or
replace the tire as soon as possible.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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qRemoving a Flat Tire
1. Loosen the lug nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn each, but do
not remove any lug nuts until the tire
has been raised off the ground.
2. Place the jack on the ground.
3. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure and adjust the jack
head so that it is close to the jack-up
position.
Jack head
4. Place the jack under the jack-up
position closest to the tire being
changed with the jack head squarely
under the jack-up point.
Jacking position
5. Continue raising the jack head
gradually by rotating the screw with
your hand until the jack head is
inserted into the jack-up position.
Tire blocks
Jacking position
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