headlight bulb MAZDA MODEL 3 4-DOOR 2017 Owners Manual

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Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lightsHeadlights (Low/High beam)
Daytime running lights/
Parking lights Headlights (Low beam)
Headlights (High beam)/
Daytime running lights
Fog lights
Front side-marker lights
Front side-marker lights
Side turn signal lights
Side turn signal lightsOverhead lights (Front)/
Map lights
Vanity mirror
lights
Some models.
Front turn signal lights Front turn signal lights
Brake lights (LED type)
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type) Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Trunk lid side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights Trunk light
Overhead light (Rear)Overhead light (Rear)
Brake lights (LED type)
Luggage
compartment light
Brake lights/Taillights/Rear
side-marker lights (Bulb type)
Rear turn signal lights
Taillights (Liftgate side) Reverse lights
High-mount brake light License plate lights
4-Door 5-Door
With LED Headlights
With Halogen Headlights
Fog lights
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*Some models.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
 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.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With LED headlights),
Daytime running lights/Parking lights
(With LED headlights), Fog 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
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is of f.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
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High-beam bulbs/Daytime running
lights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood.
3. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector downward.

4. 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.

5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights/
Front side-marker lights (With halogen
headlights), Front side-marker lights
(With LED headlights)
1. 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, and turn
off engine.
2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.

Removal
Installation
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4. Turn the screw counterclockwise and
remove it, and then partially peel back
the mudguard.

5. (Front turn signal lights)
Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
Front turn signal lights

Parking lights/Front side-marker
lights (With halogen headlights),
Front side-marker lights (With LED
headlights)

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
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*Some models.
Side turn signal lights*, Brake lights
(LED type), Taillights/Rear side-marker
lights (LED type), Taillights (Trunk lid
side/Liftgate side), 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.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights (Bulb
type)
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Remove trunk end trim.

InstallationRemoval
4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
5. Peel back the trunk side trim.

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6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

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7. Disconnect the connector from the unit
by pressing the tab on the connector
with your finger and pulling the
connector.
Rear turn signal lights

Brake lights/Taillights/Rear side-
marker lights (Bulb type)

8. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

9. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
5–Door
(Left side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

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5. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
7. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.(Right side)
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of
f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Turn the knob and remove the cover.

3. Turn the wing bolt and jack screw
counterclockwise.

4. Remove the jack
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7. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/
Taillights/Rear side-marker lights
(Bulb type)

8. Install the new bulb.
9. Insert the wing bolt into the jack with
the jack screw pointing to the down
and turn the wing bolt clockwise to
temporarily tighten it.
10. Turn the jack screw in the direction
shown in the figure.

11. 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.
12. Install the cover in the reverse order of
the removal procedure.
13. Insert the cover tabs and install the
cover.
Tabs
NOTE
Verify that the cover is securely installed.
Reverse lights
4–Door
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.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

Removal
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.

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.5–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of
f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Remove the cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on the
connector with your finger and pulling
the connector.

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
License plate lights
4–Door
1. Make sure the ignition is switched of f,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Peel back the trunk lid trim.

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

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.
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