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5 Door

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing High-Mount Brake Light (5 Door)
    G02566971Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    REMOVAL ORDER OF HIGH-MOUNT LIGHT

    Removal Order Part
    1 Connector
    2 Socket
    3 High-mount brake light bulb
    4 High-mount brake light
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.