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:
Parking/Front Side Marker/Front Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Slightly bend back the front mudguard..
3. Rotate the parking/front side marker/front turn light socket in the direction
of the arrow shown in the figure.
4. Remove the parking/front side marker/front turn light bulb.
5. Install in the ...
Drive Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the connections for any looseness.
If there is any malfunction, tighten or replace the applicable part.
2. Inspect the dust boot for damage and cracks.
If there is any malfunction, replace the applicable part.
3. Move the spline and joint up and down, left ...
Tire Pressure Adjustment (With TPMS)
1. Use of a digital gauge is recommended for accurate measurement of the air
pressure.
2. Tire pressure lowers gradually as time passes. Due to this, monthly air pressure
inspection is recommended.
3. Perform tire pressure adjustment before driving. (When tires are cold.)
Tire press ...
