Front Combination Light Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Fogging or condensation on the inside of the front combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the front combination lights rises after illuminating the headlights or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION )
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL ) (See FRONT BUMPER INSTALLATION )
CAUTION:
- When removing the front combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the front combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Front Combination Light
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Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Detaching Clip Tabs From Front Combination Light (LH)
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While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the front combination light. (Front combination light (LH))
Remove the bolts in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Combination Light Fastener And Bolts With Torque Specification
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Remove the fastener.
Remove the hood release cable from the clips and hook. (Front combination light (driver-side))

Fig 4: Identifying Front Combination Light, Bonnet Release Cable, Hood And Clip
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Pull the front combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove the front combination light.

Fig 5: Pulling Front Combination Light
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- When replacing the front combination light, refer to the FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY and verify that all of the parts have been assembled. If a part has not been assembled correctly, it could cause water leakage or a malfunction such as fogging in the housing. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY .)
Adjust the headlight aiming. (See HEADLIGHT AIMING )