Mazda 6 Service Manual: Headlight bulb removal/installation

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Body electrical system / Exterior lighting system / Headlight bulb removal/installation

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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