Owner Maintenance

The exterior lights have either LEDs or normal bulbs.

LED type

• Headlights/Daytime running lights

• Daytime running lights/Parking lights (Type A)

• Front side-marker lights (Type A)

• Fog lights (Some Models)

• Brake lights (Type A)

• Taillights (Type A)

• Reverse lights

• High-mount brake light

• Side turn signal lights

• Rear side-marker lights (Type A)

• License plate 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.

Bulb type

Front turn signal lights/Parking lights

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.

2. Lift the hood.

   Refer to Hood (Search).

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.

Front side-marker lights (Type B)

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 left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer using a flathead screwdriver and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the over fender.

   

4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer using a flathead screwdriver and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

   

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   

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

Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Type B)

1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off.

2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the cover, and then remove the cover with the flathead screwdriver.

   

3. Turn the screws counterclockwise and remove them.

   

4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

   

5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.

6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   Rear turn signal lights

   

   Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-marker lights

   

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