Mazda 3 Service Manual: Interior Light Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).

3. Remove the following parts:

a. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)

b. A-pillar trim.

c. Front scuff plate.

d. Rear scuff plate.

e. B-pillar lower trim.

f. Upper anchor of the front seat belt.

g. B-pillar upper trim.

h. Rear seat cushion.

i. Tire house trim.

j. Trunk side upper trim (5HB).

k. C-pillar trim.

l. Map light.

m. Sunvisor.

n. Assist handle.

o. Headliner.

4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.

5. Disconnect the connector.

6. Remove the interior light.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

• After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.