Mazda 2012 MX-5 Owner's Manual page 378

Front turn signal lights/Parking lights
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start
the engine, turn the steering wheel all
the way to the right, and turn off
engine. If you are changing the left
bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Make sure the turn signal switch is off.
3. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Removal
Installation
Owner Maintenance
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights, Rear side
marker lights
Rear side marker lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of
the procedure, the LED bulbs should be
replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Rear turn signal lights, Reverse lights,
Brake lights/Taillights
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off
and the applicable light switch is off.
2. Lift the trunk.
3. Pull the center section of the plastic
retainers and remove them, then
remove the trunk end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Remove the trunk light connector.
Maintenance and Care
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