Black plate (376,1)
2. Turn the screws and the center sectionof the plastic retainers
counterclockwise and remove them,
then partially peel back the mudguard.
Removal
Installation
3. Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.
4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly toremove 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.
NOTE
(Replacing front-passenger side lamp bulb)
Turn the socket and bulb assembly screw
counterclockwise.
6. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. If you are changing the right bulb, startthe 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.
2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
Removal
Installation
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse orderof the removal procedure.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side
marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched offand the applicable light switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk.
3. Pull the center section of the plastic retainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the trunk light connector.
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