2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 lights

Light Bulbs
Type A (With Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))
Type B (Without Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS))Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam) High-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front) Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Taillights
Ambient lights
Reverse lights
Fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Fog lights
Map lights (Center) Overhead light (Rear)
Rear side-marker lights
Rear turn signal lights Brake lights
License plate lights
Headlights (Low/High beam)/
Daytime running lights High-mount brake light
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights (Front) Luggage compartment light
Vanity mirror lights
Reverse lights
Front turn signal lights
Map lights (Center)Overhead light (Rear)
Parking lights/Front
side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Some models.
Side turn
signal lights
Side turn
signal lights
Signature wing
illumination
Brake lights/Taillights
Brake lights/Taillights
Ambient 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 (type
A), Headlights/
Daytime running lights (type B), Front
turn signal lights (type A), Daytime
running lights/Parking lights (type A),
Front side-marker lights (type A),
Signature wing illumination (type A)*,
Fog lights*, Brake lights, Taillights,
High-mount brake light, Side turn
signal lights, Rear side-marker lights
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 (type B),
Parking lights/Front side-marker lights
(type B)
NOTE
When replacing a bulb for the front turn
signal lights and parking lights/front
side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel
and change the direction in which the tires
are pointed to the position where the bulb
replacement can be done easily.
Turn the steering wheel after starting the
engine and stop the engine after you finish
turning the steering wheel.
1. 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,
and turn off engine.
2. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headligh t switch is off.
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it.

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4. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers, and then
partially peel back the mudguard.

Removal
Installation
5. Disconnect the wiring harness byreleasing the clamp.

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

8. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
NOTE
There will be no problem with
functionality with the wiring harness
disconnected in Step 5 left
disconnected.
Therefore, there is no need to connect
the wiring harness.
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Rear turn signal lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and
remove them.

4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness byreleasing the clamp.

6. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.

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7. Temporarily install the light unit withthe socket pulled out of the top of the
light unit.

Socket pull-out range
CAUTION
The wiring harness may be damaged
when temporarily installing the light
unit. When performing the
procedure, observe the following
points.
Pull out the socket from within the
socket pull-out range shown in the
figure.
 Do not push the light unit into the
vehicle with force.
 When temporarily installing the light
unit, cover the rear bumper light unit
installation surface with a soft cloth.
The rear bumper may be scratched or
damaged if the light unit contacts it.
8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

9. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Reverse lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

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3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headligh t switch is off.
2. Wrap a flathead 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 a flathead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (F
ront)/Map lights
(Front) (LED type), Map lights (Center)
(LED type), Overhead lights (Rear)
(LED type), Ambient lights
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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Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
(Front) (bulb type), Map lights (Center)
(bulb type), Overhead light (Rear) (bulb
type), Vanity mirror lights
1. Wrap a small flathead 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 flathead screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Overhead lights (F ront)/Map lights
(Front)


Map lights (Center)

Forward

Overhead light (Rear)

Edge
Forward
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Vanity mirror lights

3. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light
(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 Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement is
necessary.
(Bulb type)
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens unit by
carefully prying on th e edge of the lens
unit with the flathead screwdriver.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector.

CAUTION
When replacing the bulb always
disconnect the connector first.
Otherwise, electric and electronic
devices could be shorted.
3. Insert the flathead s crewdriver into the
gap between the lens and the lens unit,
and then slide the screwdriver to
detach the lens.

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