2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 headlight bulb

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Light Bulbs
Overhead light
Side turn signal lights
High-mount brake light
Trunk light
Front side-marker lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (lo w beam)
Parking lights
Headlights (High beam)
Daytime running lights
License plate lights
Brake lights
Taillights
Rear side-marker lights
Re verse lights
Rear turn signal lights
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CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit
using a flathead screwdriver, make
sure that the flathead screwdriver does
not contact the interior terminal. If
the flathead screwdriver contacts the
terminal, a short circuit may occur.
NOTE
 To replace the bulb, contact an
Authorized Mazda Dealer. Use the protective cover and carton for
the replacement bulb to dispose of the
old bulb promptly and out of the reach
of children.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights, Daytime running lights
(LED type), Parking lights, High-mount
brake light, Brake lights, Taillights
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.
Daytime running lights (Bulb type)
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.

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3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. 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.
2. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the 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.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

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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.
Front turn signal lights
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 right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

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Installation
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4. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector rearward.

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.
Side turn signal lights
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 right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

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Installation
4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your finger and pulling the
unit forward.

5. Detach the electrical connector from
the unit by pulling it to the rear.

6. Install the new side turn signal unit
in the reverse order of the removal
procedure.
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Rear turn signal 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
end trim.

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Installation
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the trunk side trim.

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5. Remove the screw and nut.

6. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

7. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

9. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Rear side-maker lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on
the unit with your finger and pulling the
unit downward.

3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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Specifications
Specifications
Light Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1 (SAE)
HeadlightsHigh beamLED*2— (—)
Low beamLED*2— (—)
Daytime running lightsLED typeLED*2— (—)
Bulb type21W21W (7440)
Parking lightsLED*2— (—)
Front side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Front turn signal lights28/8— (7444NA)
Side turn signal lights5*3WY5W (—)
High-mount brake lightLED*2— (—)
Rear turn signal lights21WY21W (7443NA)
Rear side-maker lights5W5W (—)
Brake lightsLED*2— (—)
TaillightsLED*2— (—)
Reverse lights21W21W (7440)
License plate lights5W5W (—)
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.*3 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
Interior light
Light bulbCategory
WattageUNECE*1
Overhead light10—
Trunk light5—
*1 UNECE stands for United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
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