Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

Headlights, Running lights/Position lights (Type A), Running lights (Type A), Front fog lights (Some Models), Side direction indicator lights, Brake lights (Type A), Brake lights/Tail lights (Type A), Reverse lights, 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.

Front direction indicator lights, Position lights (Type B)

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

  2. Lift the bonnet.

    Refer to Bonnet (Search).

  3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.

  4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    Front direction indicator lights

    Position lights

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

Running lights (Type B) (Some Models)

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

  3. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer using a flathead screwdriver and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the over fender.

  4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer using a flathead screwdriver and remove the retainers, and then partially peel back the mudguard.

  5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.

  6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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

Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights (Type B)

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

  2. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the cover, and then remove the cover with the flathead screwdriver.

  3. Turn the screws anticlockwise and remove them.

  4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

  5. Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.

  6. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

    Rear direction indicator lights

    Brake lights/Tail lights

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

Rear fog light (Some Models)

  1. Make sure the ignition is switched off and the headlight switch is off.

  2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.

  3. Remove the cover.

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

  5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

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

Number plate lights

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

  2. 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.

  3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

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

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