NOTE:
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating the brake/taillight bulbs or a period of time has elapsed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.

4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.

5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connectors.

7. Remove the nuts.

8. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When the rear combination light is removed from the body, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the body. Otherwise, the body could interfere with the rear combination light and cause scratching or damage to the body.

9. Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove the rear combination light hook from the clip.

10. Pull out the rear combination light pin.

11. Remove the rear combination light.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Combination Light
Rear Side Marker Light Bulb Removal/InstallationSeat Belt Precautions
Seat belts help to decrease the possibility of severe injury during accidents
and sudden stops. Mazda recommends that the driver and all passengers always wear
seat belts.
All of the seat belt retractors are designed to keep the lap/shoulder belts out
of the way when not in use.
The driver ...
Front Crossmember Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the front ABS
wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness
if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect
the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring ha ...
Front Door Trim Disassembly/Assembly
Driver-side
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
1
Switch panel cover
2
Power window main switch
(See Power Window Main Switch, Power Window Subswitch And Lock Switch
Removal Note.)
3
Fastener
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