bulb MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2009 User Guide

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3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Low-beam bulb
(Xenon fusion bulb)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by
yourself.
The bulbs must be replaced at an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulb)
1. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling it to the rear.
2. Pull off the sealing cover. 3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
4. Swing the retaining spring out and
away to free the headlight bulb.
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight
back.
6. Replace the bulb.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
lWhen reinstalling the sealing cover, make
sure
faces up.
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Replacing a fog light bulbsí
1. Turn the screw counterclockwise andremove it and then partially peel back
the mudguard.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
3. 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.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal. NOTE
lTo replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
lIf the halogen bulb is accidentally touched,
it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
lUse the protective cover and carton for the
replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb
promptly and out of the reach of children.
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker
lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Side turn signal lights
1. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to
remove it.
2. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear.
3. Install the new side turn signal unit inthe reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Bulb replacement is not possible because it is
built into the unit. Replace the unit.
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Brake lights/Taillights (4 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainerand remove the retainers and the trunk
end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, then remove the retainers, and then
partially open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
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 removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Brake lights/Taillights (5 Door)
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible. The
rear combination component must be replaced.
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With Non-LED bulb
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
2. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights (4 Door)
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, and then remove the retainers and the
trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then
partially open the trunk side trim.
Removal
Installation
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
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4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights (5 Door)
1. Remove the cover.
Left side
Right side
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 reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
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Reverse lights
4 Door
1. Pull the center section of the plasticretainer and remove the retainers, and
then remove the trunk rear trim.
Removal
Installation
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 reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
5 Door
1. Remove the cover. 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 reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
High-mount brake light
4 Door
1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, and then remove the retainers and the
trunk rear trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.
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3. Turn the socket and bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
5 Door
With LED bulb
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
With Non-LED bulb
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the socket.
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 removal.
NOTE
To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
License plate lights
1. 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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2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
qReplacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)í
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Overhead light (Rear)
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.
Edge
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light (4 Door)
1. Press both sides of the lens cap toremove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Luggage compartment light (5 Door)
1. Insert your finger as shown in thefigure and remove the unit.
2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver witha 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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3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof removal.
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls don't
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.
qFuse Replacement
Replacing the fuses on the front
passenger's side below the glove box
If the electrical system does not work,
first inspect the fuses on the front
passenger's side below the glove box.
1. Turn off the ignition switch and other
switches.
2. Remove the cover.
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qLight Bulbs
Exterior light
Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R (SAE)
Headlights High beam 60 HB3 (HB3)
Low beam
Halogen 55 H7 (H7)
Xenon fusion 35 D2S (D2S)
Front turn signal lights/Side-marker lights 27/8 ―(#1157NA)
Fog lights
íType A 55H11 (H11)
Type B 51HB4 (HB4)
Side turn signal lights
*15 WY5W (―)
High-mount brake light 4 Door
18W16W (#921)
5 Door Bulb type
18W16W (#921)
LED type LED
*2―(― )
Rear turn signal lights 21 WY21W ( ―)
Brake lights/Taillights Bulb type 21/5 W21/5W (#7443)
LED type LED
*2―
(― )
Reverse lights 21 W21W (#7440)
License plate light 5 W5W ( ―)
*1 Bulb replacement is not possible because it is built into the unit. Replace the unit.
*2 LED is the abbreviation for Light Emitting Diode.
Fog lights
Type A Type B
Interior light Light bulb Category
Wattage ECE R
Trunk light (4 Door) 5W5W
Luggage compartment light (5 Door) ―
Overhead light/Map lights (Front)
íW5W
Overhead light (Rear) 10 ―
Vanity mirror lights
í1.2 ―
Specifications
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