2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF clock

CAUTION
When removing the lens or lamp unit using a flathead screwdriver, make sure that the
flathead screwdriver does not contact the int erior 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 re placement 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), Parkin
g 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.

Removal
Installation
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

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.
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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.

Removal
Installation
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.
Front turn signal lights
1. Make sure the igniti on 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.

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

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5. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

7. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder 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.

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

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

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7. Remove the screw and nut.
8. To remove the rear combination lampunit, insert your finger from inside the
trunk and into the hole from which the
grommet was removed in Step 5, and
while holding the lamp lens (round
part) of the rear combination lamp with
your hand, press the rear combination
lamp unit until the hook detaches from
the clip.

Rear combination lamp unit
Hook
Grommet installation
hole
9. After the hook is detached, pull out the
rear combination lamp unit in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.

Grommet installation hole
Clip
Hook Rear combination
lamp unit
CAUTION
Carefully pull out the rear combination
lamp unit when removing it from the
body.
The wiring may become damaged if the
rear combination lamp unit is forcefully
pulled out.
10. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
11. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
12. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
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Rear side-marker 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 reverseorder 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 reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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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.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse
order of the removal procedure.
▼Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light
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.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
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▼Jack*
To remove the jack
1. Remove the cover.

2. Turn the wing bolt and jack screwcounterclockwise.

Wing bolt
Jack screw
To secure the jack
1. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing back and turn
the wing bolt cloc kwise to temporarily
tighten it.
2. Turn the jack screw clockwise.
Wing bolt
Jack screw
3. Turn the wing bolt completely to
secure the jack.
NOTE
If the jack is not completely secured, it
could rattle while driving. Make sure
the jack screw is sufficiently tightened.
4. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely
installed.
Maintenance
Always keep the jack clean.
Make sure the moving parts are kept
free from dirt or rust.
Make sure the screw thread is
adequately lubricated.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
7-4*Some models.
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CAUTION
If the bottle is shaken after the injection
hose is screwed on, tire sealant could
spray out from the injection hose. Tire
sealant contacting clothing or other
objects may be impossible to remove.
Shake the bottle before screwing on the
injection hose.
NOTE
The sealant hardens easily and
injecting it will be difficult under cold
weather conditions (0 °C (32 °F) or
below). Warm the sealant inside the
vehicle to facilitate injection.
7. Remove the cap from the bottle. Screw on the injection hose with the bottle's
inner cap left on to break the inner cap.
Cap
Injection hose
Tire sealant
8. Remove the valve cap from the flat tire. Press the back of a valve core tool
to the core of the tire valve and bleed
all the remaining air.
Valve core tool
Valve
Valve cap
CAUTION
If there is air remaining in the tire when
the valve core is removed, the valve
core could fly out. Remove the valve
core carefully.
9. Turn the valve core counterclockwise with the valve core tool and remove
the valve core.
Valve Valve core
NOTE
Store the valve core in a place where it
will not get dirty.
If Trouble Arises
Flat Tire
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