Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
The exterior lights have either LEDs or normal bulbs.
Only the bulb for a running light/position lights can be replaced.
LED type
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Headlights
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Running lights/Position lights (Some Models)
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Front direction indicator lights
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Side direction indicator lights
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High-mount brake light
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Rear direction indicator lights (Saloon)
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Brake lights/Tail lights
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Tail lights (Some Models)
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Reverse lights (Saloon)
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Number 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 Authorised Mazda Repairer when the replacement is necessary.
Bulb type
Running lights/Position lights (Some Models)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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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.
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Pull the centre of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers.
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Turn the screw anticlockwise and remove it, and then partially peel back the mudguard.
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Rear direction indicator lights (Wagon)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Remove the cover.
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Reverse light (Wagon)
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Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off.
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Remove the cover with a cloth-wrapped flathead screwdriver to the cover.
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Turn the socket and bulb assembly anticlockwise and remove it.
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Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
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Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
