2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 259

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 34 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Pull the fuse straight out with the fuse puller provided on the inside of the engine compartment fuse block cover. Fuse puller If the headlights or other electrical components don't work and the fuses in the cabin are OK, inspect the fuse block under the hood. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the ignition switch and all other switches. 2. Remove the fuse block cover. Next to air filter Fuse block cover (next to air filter) 4. Inspect it and replace if it's blown. Tab Fuse block cover Near battery Normal Blown 5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tightly. If it doesn't, have an Authorized Mazda Dealer install it. If you have no spare fuses, borrow one of the same rating from a circuit not essential to vehicle operation, such as the SPARE circuit. Engine cover Battery cover NOTE CAUTION Always replace a fuse with one of the same rating. Otherwise you may damage the electric system. Remove the engine and battery covers before removing the fuse block cover near the battery. 8-34 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C