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Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the screw.
    Fig 1: Rear Combination Light, Screw And Nut With Torque Specification
    G11275472Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nut.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
  6. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
    G11275473Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the pin and hook from the body.
    G11275474Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
    G11275475Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the light bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the light bulb will be shortened. If the light bulb glass area is touched, wipe off any dirt using a soft cloth dampened with detergent diluted in water (approx. 5 %).
  9. Remove the rear turn light bulb.
    G11275476Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.