FixVault

Hatchback (5HB)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Partially peel back the following parts:
    1. Tire house trim (LH) (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side upper trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Light Unit Connector
    G11449455Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bolt.
  5. Remove the brake light unit in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Removing Brake Light Unit
    G11449454Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.