Trunk Compartment Light Bulb 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.
CAUTION:
- If the trunk compartment light bulb is removed without disconnecting the negative battery cable, the circuit may be shorted and the related parts such as the electrical supply unit (ESU) may be damaged. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the trunk compartment light bulb.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
.)CAUTION:
- When inserting the remover tool in the gap between the trunk compartment light and the trunk end trim, the remover tool could interfere with the trunk end trim and scratch or damage it. When removing the trunk compartment light from the trunk end trim, apply protective tape to the trunk end trim.
- To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
- Insert the remover tool into the gap between the trunk compartment light and the trunk end trim.
- Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the tab of the trunk compartment light from the trunk end trim.
- Move the trunk compartment light in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the trunk compartment light from the trunk end trim.
- Press the spring in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach the spring from the trunk compartment light bulb.
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 %).
- Remove the trunk compartment light bulb.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.