Mazda 3 Owner's Manual page 535

6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
to remove it. Carefully remove the
bulb from its socket in the refl ector by
gently pulling it straight backward out
of the socket.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of the removal procedure.
Side direction indicator lights, Brake
lights (LED type), Tail lights (LED
type), Tail lights (Boot lid side/Liftgate
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side) , High-mount brake light
Due to the complexity and diffi culty
of the procedure, the LED bulbs must
be replaced by an expert repairer, we
recommend an Authorised Mazda
Repairer.
NOTE
LED bulb replacement is not possible
because it is built into the unit. Replace
the unit.
Owner Maintenance
Rear direction indicator lights, Brake
lights/Tail lights (Bulb type)
Saloon
1. Make sure the ignition is switched off,
and the headlight switch is off.
2. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
3. Remove boot end trim.
Removal
Installation
4. Pull the centre of each plastic retainer
and remove the retainers.
5. Peel back the boot side trim.
6. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
anticlockwise and remove it.
Maintenance and Care
Removal
Installation
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Some models.