Owner Maintenance

Headlights, Running lights/Position lights (Type A), Side direction indicator 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. 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, and turn off engine.

2. Make sure the headlight switch is off.

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

    

   

4. Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it, 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.

   Front direction indicator lights

    

   

   Position lights (Type B)

    

   

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

Rear direction indicator lights, Brake lights/Tail lights

Saloon

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

2. Remove the cover.

    

   

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

4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   Rear direction indicator lights

    

   

   Brake lights/Tail lights

    

   

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

6. Insert the cover tabs and install the cover.

Hatchback

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

2. Turn the bolts anticlockwise and remove them.

    

   

3. Pull the unit rearward to remove it.

    

   

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

5. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.

   Rear direction indicator lights

    

   

   Brake lights/Tail lights

    

   

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

Reverse lights

Saloon

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. Peel back the boot lid trim.

    

   

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

    

   

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.

Hatchback

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.

Number plate lights

Saloon

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. Peel back the boot lid trim.

    

   

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.

Hatchback

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 light unit.

3. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure and pull the light unit outward.

    

   

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

    

   

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.