Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

Headlights, Running lights/Position lights/Front direction indicator lights (type A), Front fog lights (Some Models), Brake lights, Tail lights, High-mount brake light, Side direction indicator 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.

Position lights (type B), Front direction indicator lights (type B)

 

When replacing a bulb for the front direction indicator lights and position lights/front side-marker lights, turn the steering wheel and change the direction in which the tyres are pointed to the position where the bulb replacement can be done easily.

Turn the steering wheel after starting the engine and stop the engine after you finish turning the steering wheel.

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  1. 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, and turn off engine.

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

  3. Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it.

     

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

     

  5. Disconnect the wiring harness by releasing the clamp.

     

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

  7. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

     

    Position lights

     

    Front direction indicator lights

     

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

     

    There will be no problem with functionality with the wiring harness disconnected in Step 5 left disconnected.

    Therefore, there is no need to connect the wiring harness.

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Running lights (type B)

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

  2. Turn the screws anticlockwise and remove them.

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

     

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

Rear direction indicator lights

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

  2. Remove the cover.

     

  3. Turn the screws anticlockwise and remove them.

     

  4. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

     

  5. Disconnect the wiring harness by releasing the clamp.

     

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

     

  7. Temporarily install the light unit with the socket pulled out of the top of the light unit.

     

     

    • The wiring harness may be damaged when temporarily installing the light unit. When performing the procedure, observe the following points.

      • Pull out the socket from within the socket pull-out range shown in the figure.

      • Do not push the light unit into the vehicle with force.

    • When temporarily installing the light unit, cover the rear bumper light unit installation surface with a soft cloth. The rear bumper may be scratched or damaged if the light unit contacts it.

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  8. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

     

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

Reverse lights

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

  2. Remove the cover.

     

  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.

     

  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.

Rear fog light (Some Models)

 

Do not replace the rear fog light bulb just after turning off the engine:

Replacing the fog light bulb just after turning off the engine is dangerous because the exhaust pipe near the rear fog light would still be very hot and could cause a burn if you touch it. Replace the bulb after the exhaust pipe has cooled.

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

  2. Turn the screws anticlockwise and remove them.

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

     

  4. 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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