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Light Bulbs
Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children:
Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way.
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.
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To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
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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 (With LED headlights)
Low-beam bulbs, High-beam bulbs, Daytime running lights/Parking 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.
Headlights (With halogen headlights)
Low-beam bulbs, High-beam bulbs/Daytime running lights
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Lift the hood.
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(Right side)
Remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir from the guide.
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Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.
Low-beam bulbs
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running lights
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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.
Low-beam bulbs
High-beam bulbs/Daytime running lights
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights (With LED headlights)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) (With halogen headlights)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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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.
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Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
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Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights/Front side-marker lights (With LED headlights)
Front turn signal lights/Parking lights (Front side-marker lights) (With halogen headlights)
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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.
Fog lights (With halogen headlights) (Some Models)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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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.
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Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
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Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.
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Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly to remove it. Carefully remove the bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight back out of the socket.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Side-turn signal 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.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side-marker lights, Taillights, Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights (With LED headlights)
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side-marker 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.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Remove the cover with a cloth-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the cover.
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Rear turn signal lights
Reverse lights
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights, Rear side-marker lights, Taillights (Liftgate side), Reverse lights (With halogen headlights)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Remove the cover with a cloth-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the cover.
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear turn signal lights, Rear side-marker lights
Taillights (Liftgate side), Reverse lights
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Brake lights/Taillights
Rear turn signal lights
Rear side-marker lights
Taillights (Liftgate side)
Reverse lights
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
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 Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
License plate lights
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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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.
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Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights, Rear map lights, Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)
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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.
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Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead light (Front)/Map lights
Rear map lights
Vanity mirror lights
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light
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Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens unit by carefully prying on the edge of the lens unit with the flathead screwdriver.
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
When replacing the bulb always disconnect the connector first. Otherwise, electric and electronic devices could be shorted.
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Insert the flathead screwdriver into the gap between the lens and the lens unit, and then slide the screwdriver to detach the lens.
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Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
