Mazda 3 Service Manual: High Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation
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
4SD
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the trunk lid trim..
3. Remove the high-mount brake light..
4. Remove the high-mount brake light outer lens.
5. Remove the high-mo ...
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover to the position shown in the figure,
release the tabs, and remove the lens.
3. Remove the license plate l ...
Other materials:
Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied
area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defrost ...
Identification Number Locations
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Engine Type/Number
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5
MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
...
Fuel Injector Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Resistance Inspection
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
3. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
4. Inspect the resistance between fuel injector terminals A and B.
Fuel injector resistance
11.4—12.6 ohms [20 °C {68 °F}]
If not ...
