Mazda 3 Service Manual: Headlight Bulb Removal/Installation
Halogen Type
Low-beam
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Remove the adaptor.
5. Remove the headlight bulb (LO).
CAUTION:
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A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
High-beam
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Rotate the headlight bulb (HI) in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
4. Remove the headlight bulb (HI).
CAUTION:
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A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Discharge Type
WARNING:
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Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlight bulb could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight bulb, always refer to the service warnings..
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front bumper..
3. Remove the front combination light..
4. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
5. Rotate the discharge headlight connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
6. Press sections A to release the bulb retaining wire.
7. Remove the discharge headlight bulb.
CAUTION:
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The bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Discharge headlight connector installation note
CAUTION:
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If the installation direction of the discharge headlight connector is incorrect when the connector is installed, the connector may contact the front combination light housing during the AFS operation and the AFS may not operate normally. After installing the connector to the position shown in the figure, verify that the connector does not contact the front combination light housing.
Headlight Auto Leveling System Initialization
CAUTION:
If the headlight auto leveling initial setting is not stored correctly, the
headlight auto leveling system may not operate normally. To store the initial
setting correctly, perf ...
Headlight Leveling Actuator Inspection
NOTE:
Headlight leveling actuator are integrated with the front combination light.
For the actuator inspection of the headlight auto leveling system, perform
the headlight leveling ...
Other materials:
Declaration of Conformity
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System
NOTE
During printing time of this user manual the approvals listed above are granted.
WARNING
Change or modifi cations not expressively approved by the party
responsible for
compliance could voi ...
Afs (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the AFS OFF switch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the AFS OFF switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the AFS OFF switch.
4. Apply battery po ...
Blind Spot Monitoring (Bsm) Off Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the BSM OFF switch..
3. Verify that the continuity between the BSM OFF switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If the continuity is not as indicated in the table, replace the BSM OFF switch.
4. Apply battery po ...