2017 MAZDA MODEL 6 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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4. Move the air cleaner cover and create a
space large enough to work in.
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.
(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the clip.
Clip
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*Some models.
4. Remove the windshield washer fluid
reservoir and bolts.
Windshield washer
fluid reserv oirBolt
Guide
5. Remove the guide.
Guide
6. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.
7. 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.
8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With LED headlights), Signature wing
illumination
*
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.
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*Some models.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-
marker lights, Parking lights (With
halogen headlights)
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.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
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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 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
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*Some models.
Fog lights (With halogen headlights)*
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.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
Remova l
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 out of the
socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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Brake lights, Taillights, High-mount
brake light, Side-turn signal lights,
Rear side-marker 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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Rear turn signal lights, Rear side-
marker lights (With halogen headlights)
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)
Remova l
Installation
(Right side)
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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Remova l
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.
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) (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 Authorized Mazda
Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
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Taillights (Trunk lid side) (With halogen
headlights), 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.
Remova l
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.
Taillights (Trunk lid side)
Reverse lights
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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