2022 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA RF light

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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6. Install the new side turn signal unit inthe reverse order of the removal
procedure.
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.

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

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

Removal
Installation
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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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Trunk light
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha soft cloth to prev ent 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 co nnector from the
unit.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverseorder of the removal procedure.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.

If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element will be melted.

If the same fuse blows again, avoid using
that system and consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible.
▼Fuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the vehicle's left
side
If the electrical system does not work, first
inspect the fuses on the vehicle's left side.

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
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3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse
puller provided on the fuse block
located in the engine compartment.
4. Inspect the fuse and replace it if it is blown.
Normal Blown
5. Insert a new fuse of the same
amperage rating, and make sure it fits
tightly. If it does not fit tightly, have an
expert install it. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
If you have no spare fuses, borrow one
of the same rating from a circuit not
essential to vehicle operation, such as
the AUDIO or OUTLET circuit.
CAUTION
Always replace a fuse with a genuine
Mazda fuse or equivalent of the same
rating. Otherwise you may damage the
electric system.
6. Reinstall the cover and make sure that it is securely installed.
Replacing the fuses under the hood
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the fuses in
the cabin are normal, inspect the fuse
block under the hood.
If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the igniti on is switched off,
and other switches are off.
2. Remove the fuse block cover.
NOTE
If the lock is forcefully opened, the fuse
block cover may come in contact with
the frame when it is removed and
become scratched.
When removing the cover, remove it
slowly according to the following
procedure.
1. Disengage the rear lock by
pressing down on the front tab with
your fingers.
2. Remove the front tab while slightly lifting the front of the cover.
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▼Fuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTION FUSE
RATING PROTECTED COMPONENT
1ENG IG3 5 A ―
2ENG IG2 5 A ―
3 HORN2 7.5 A Horn
4 C/U IG1 15 A For protection of various circuits
5 ENG IG1 7.5 A Engine control system
6 ―― ―
7 INTERIOR 15 A Overhead light
8 ENG
B 7.5 A Engine control system
9 AUDIO2 15 A Audio system
10 METER1 10 A Instrument cluster 11 SRS1 7.5 A Air bag
12 ―― ―
13 RADIO 7.5 A Audio system
14 ENGINE3 20 A ―
15 ENGINE1 10 A Engine control system
16 ENGINE2 15 A Engine control system
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