Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring 2009 Manual page 1959

5. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.
6. Remove the interior light.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
INTERIOR LIGHT BULB
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole and pry with the screwdriver in the
direction shown by the arrow to remove the lens.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES Lighting Systems - Mazda CX-9
Fig. 62: Identifying Interior Light & Bulb Housing
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After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was
cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
Fig. 63: Identifying Interior Light With Tab
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