Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Replacing Interior Light Bulbs

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * , Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *

1. 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.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights

Overhead lights (Front) *

Overhead lights (Rear) *

Vanity mirror lights

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure

Trunk light (4–Door)

1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Luggage compartment light (5–Door)

1. 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.

2. Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.

3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.