Maintenance and Care
Replacing Interior Light Bulbs
In this manual: Maintenance and Care
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 4
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights * , Overhead lights (Front) * , Overhead lights (Rear) * , Vanity mirror lights *
- Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens, and then remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.
- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Overhead lights (Front)/Map lights

Overhead lights (Front) *

Overhead lights (Rear) *

Vanity mirror lights

- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure
Trunk light (4–Door)
- Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Luggage compartment light (5–Door)
- Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.

- Disconnect the connector from the unit by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector.

- Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.

- Install the new bulb in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
Test yourself
A quick Mazda 3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
Was this page helpful?