Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Backup Lamps Bulbs; Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs - Mazda Tribute Owner's Manual

Replacing brake/tail/turn/backup lamps bulbs

The brake/tail/turn/backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp
assembly, one just below the other. Follow the same steps to replace
either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from
the lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly by pulling it rearward.
4. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove
from lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
6. To complete installation, follow
the removal procedure in
reverse order.

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Push the license plate lamp
assembly to the right and
remove the assembly (located
above the license plate) from
the liftgate.
2. Remove bulb socket from lamp
assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Pull the bulb out from the
socket and push in the new
bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Install the lamp assembly on liftgate.
2006 Tribute (j14)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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