4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Disconnect the connector.

4. Remove the nuts.
5. While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.

6. Remove the high-mount brake light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
Except Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.

4. Remove the high-mount brake light socket.

5. Remove the high-mount brake light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mazdaspeed3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Remove the screws shown in the figure.

5. Set the pin aside and remove the cover.

6. Remove the screws shown in the figure.

7. Pull out the wiring harness from the rear spoiler.

8. Remove the high-mount brake light.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
High Mount Brake Light Disassembly/Assembly
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/InstallationGeneral Procedures (Suspension)
Wheel and Tire Installation
1. When installing the wheels and tires, tighten the wheel nuts in a criss-cross
pattern to the following tightening torque.
Tightening torque
88—118 N·m {9.0—12 kgf·m, 65—87 ft·lbf}
Suspension Links Removal/Installation
1. For the joint ...
Keyless Antenna Removal/Installation
Interior, Front
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Upper panel.
b. Shift knob (MTX).
c. Selector lever knob (ATX).
d. Shift panel.
e. Side wall.
f. Center panel.
g. Audio unit.
h. Rear heat duct (1).
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. ...
Seat Belt Warning Beep
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition is switched ON, a beep
sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. If
the driver or the front passenger's seat belt
is not fastened and the vehicle is driven
at a speed faster than about 20 km/h (12
mph), a beep sound will be heard again ...