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Back-Up Light Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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. Remove the rear splash shield. (See REAR SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Back-Up Light Connector (LH)
    G10954766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Back-Up Light Connector (RH)
    G10954767Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws.
  5. While sliding clip A in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull clip A in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it from the back-up light.
  6. While pressing the clip B tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip B in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip B tabs from the back-up light.
  7. Remove the back-up light.
    Fig 3: Removing Back-Up Light
    G10954768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.