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License Plate Light Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable
  2. Remove the recess. (See RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the trunk rid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  4. Remove the rear finisher. (See REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the license plate light bulb. (See LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  6. Press tab A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of the arrow (2), and detach tab B.
  7. Fig 1: Removing License Plate Light
    G06201073Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the license plate light.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.