Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

The exterior lights have either LEDs or normal bulbs.

Only the bulb for a parking lights/front side-marker lights (type B) can be replaced.

LED type

  • Headlights

  • Daytime running lights

  • Parking lights (Type A)

  • Front turn signal lights

  • Front side-marker lights (Type A)

  • Side turn signal lights (Some Models)

  • High-mount brake light

  • Rear turn signal lights

  • Rear side-marker lights

  • Brake lights

  • Taillights

  • Reverse lights

  • 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

Parking lights/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 left bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the right bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.

  3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

    1. Removal

    2. Installation

     

  4. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

    1. Removal

    2. Installation

     

  5. Turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

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

  7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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

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