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With Headlight Manual Leveling System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite to the side on which the light is to be removed.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Partially peel back the front over fender. (See FRONT OVER FENDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Partially peel back the front mudguard. (See MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Turning Socket Counterclockwise (Front Side Marker Light)
    G11428114Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the light bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the light bulb will be shortened. If the light bulb glass area is touched, wipe off any dirt using a soft cloth dampened with detergent diluted in water (approx. 5 %).
  6. Remove the front side marker light bulb
    Fig 2: Removing Front Side Marker Light Bulb
    G11428115Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.