Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * , Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
- Wrap a small 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 the flathead screwdriver.
- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights
Overhead lights (Front) *
Overhead lights (Rear) *
Vanity mirror lights
- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure
Trunk light (4–Door)
- Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
- Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.
- Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.
- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs
Headlights (With xenon fusion
headlights)
Low/High beam bulbs
You cannot replace the low/high beam
bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be
replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Headlights (With h ...
Fuses
Your vehicle's electrical system is
protected by fuses.
If any lights, accessories, or controls do
not work, inspect the appropriate circuit
protector. If a fuse has blown, the inside
element w ...
Other materials:
Outside the United States/
Canada
Government regulations in the United States/Canada require that automobiles
meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. Therefore, vehicles built for use in
the United
States/Canada may differ from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult or even imp ...
Front Seat Cushion Trim Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag) improperly can accidentally
operate (deploy) the air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service
warnings before handling a front seat (with built-in side air bag)..
CAUTION:
After removing a front seat ...
Steering Gear And Linkage Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle side) ...
