Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Headlight Bulb Removal/Installation

Halogen Type

Headlight LO bulb

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Disconnect the connector.

3. Rotate the headlight LO bulb in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure to remove it in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

• A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Headlight HI bulb

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Disconnect the connector.

3. Rotate the headlight HI bulb in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove it in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

• A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge Type

WARNING:

• Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the service warnings..

Headlight HI/LO bulb (LH)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the air cleaner cover..

3. Remove the relay and fuse block upper cover..

4. Remove the nut and screw.

5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

6. While pressing the pin tab in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure using a flathead screwdriver, pull the pin in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the pin tab and engine mount.

7. Pull out the relay and fuse block from the stud bolt and set it aside as shown in the figure.

8. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.

9. Rotate the igniter in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure.

10. Move section A of the bulb retaining wire in the direction of the arrow (7) shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of the arrow (8) shown in the figure, and detach the bulb retaining wire and hook.

11. Remove the headlight HI/LO bulb.

CAUTION:

• The discharge headlight bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Headlight HI/LO bulb (RH)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..

2. Remove the washer tank bracket..

3. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4. Rotate the igniter in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it from the front combination light in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure.

5. Move section A of the bulb retaining wire in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure, pull it in the direction of the arrow (6) shown in the figure, and detach the bulb retaining wire and hook.

6. Remove the headlight HI/LO bulb.

CAUTION:

• The discharge headlight bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.