Mazda 6 Quiz
Body electrical system

Headlight bulb removal/installation

In this manual: Body electrical system
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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Low-beam Halogen type

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.



Caution
  • A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Headlight bulb removal note

1. Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the headlight bulb.

Discharge type Caution
  • Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the Discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.



Caution
  • A bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

High-beam

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.



Caution
  • A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Headlight bulb removal note

Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the headlight bulb.

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