2017 MAZDA MODEL 2 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.


Removal
Installation

4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.



5. Disconnect the connector from the
bulb.


6. Detach the sealing cover from the bulb.


Retaining spring
Sealing cover

7. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
8. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
9. Carefully remove the headlight bulb
from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
10. Replace the bulb.
11. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

NOTE
  To replace the bulb, contact an
expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Mazda Repairer.
  If the halogen bulb is accidentally
touched, it should be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol before being used.
  Use the protective cover and carton
of the replacement bulb to dispose
of the old bulb promptly out of the
reach of children.
  When reinstalling the sealing cover,
make sure it is ¿ tted correctly.

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*Some models.
Running lights/Position lights (With
LED 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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer when the replacement is
necessary.
Front direction indicator lights,
Running lights
* /Position lights (With
halogen 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 centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.


Removal
Installation
4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.



5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.

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*Some models.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front direction indicator lights


Running lights/Position lights (With
halogen headlights)
*

Position lights (With halogen
headlights)
*

7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Front fog lights * , Side direction
indicator lights, High-mount brake light
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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer when the replacement is
necessary.
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake
lights/Tail lights
S a l o o n
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
anticlockwise and remove it.

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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear direction indicator lights



Brake lights/Tail lights



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. Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the bolts anticlockwise and
remove them.



3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.



4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.

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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear direction indicator lights



Brake lights/Tail lights
(LED type)
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 Authorised
Mazda Repairer when the replacement
is necessary.
(Bulb type)



6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Reverse lights
S a l o o n
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the boot 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
anticlockwise and remove it.

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6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Remove the cover on the interior
surface of the liftgate.


Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the connector from the
socket.



5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise 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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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
*Some models.
Rear fog light *
S a l o o n
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the screw anticlockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.



3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.



5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

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Number plate lights
S a l o o n
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the boot lid trim.


Removal
Installation

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



6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.

Hatchback
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Wrap a À athead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the light
unit.
3. Insert a À athead screwdriver into the
position shown in the ¿ gure and pull
the light unit outward.



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
anticlockwise and remove it.