Vehicle Exterior Inspection

Front

1. Headlights (High/Low beam)

2. Front turn signal lights/Daytime running lights/Parking lights

3. Overhead light

4. Side turn signal lights

5. Front side-marker lights

6. Daytime running lights/Parking lights

Rear

1. Taillights/Brake lights

2. Trunk light

3. High-mount brake light

4. Taillights/Brake lights

5. Reverse lights

6. License plate lights

7. Rear turn signal lights

8. Rear side-marker lights

Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

LED type

• Headlights

• Daytime running lights

• Parking lights

• Front turn signal lights

• High-mount brake light

• Rear turn signal lights

• Brake lights

• Taillights

• Reverse 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. If a replacement is necessary, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Bulb type

Side turn signal lights

1. Make sure the vehicle power 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 left, and turn off engine. If you are changing the right bulb, turn the steering wheel to the right.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

    

4. Remove the unit by pressing the tab on the unit with your finger and pulling the unit forward.

   

    

5. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear.

   

    

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

 

Front side-marker lights

1. Make sure the vehicle power 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 right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.

3. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

   

   1. Removal

   2. Installation

    

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

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   

    

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

 

Rear side-marker lights

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

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 the removal procedure.

 

License plate lights

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

2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the light unit.

3. Insert the screwdriver from the left side (press in strongly) and move the tip of the screwdriver downward to remove the light unit.

   

    

4. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it, then disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   

    

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

Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

Overhead light

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.

   

    

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

 

Trunk light

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 connector from the unit.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

   

    

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