Owner Maintenance

Light Bulbs

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.

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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.

  • If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.

  • Use the protective cover and carton for the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly and out of the reach of children.

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Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights (Some Models), Overhead lights (Front) (Some Models), Overhead lights (Rear) (Some Models), Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

  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 (Front)/Map lights (Some Models)

     

     

    Overhead lights (Front) (Some Models)

     

    Overhead lights (Rear) (Some Models)

     

    Vanity mirror lights (Some Models)

     

  3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Trunk light (4–Door)

  1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.

  2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

     

  3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Luggage compartment light (5–Door)

  1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.

     

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

     

  3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

     

  4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

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