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High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the re À ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
The LED bulb cannot be replaced as a
single unit because it is an integrated unit.
The LED bulb has to be replaced with the
unit. We recommend an Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With xenon fusion headlights)
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Removal
Installation
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
5. (Front turn signal lights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it. 7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights (With halogen headlights),
Front side-marker lights (With
xenon fusion headlights)
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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*Some models.
Fog lights *
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the fog light switch is off.
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 ¿ 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 re À ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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7. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
8. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)
9. 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.
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3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your ¿ nger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)
5. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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12. Install the cover in the reverse order of
the removal procedure.
13. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
N O T E
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
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 ¿ 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.
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5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your ¿ 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
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*Some models.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * ,
Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead
lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
1. Wrap a small À 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 À athead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
*
Overhead lights (Front)
*
Edge
Overhead lights (Rear) *
Edge
Vanity mirror lights *
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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