2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 299

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-beam bulb 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the bulb upward. (Halogen bulbs) 1. Detach the electrical connector from the sealing cover by pulling it to the rear. 2. Detach the sealing cover from the bulb. 3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring. 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l l If the halogen bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. Use the protective cover and carton of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children. 4. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb. 5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back. 6. Replace the bulb. 7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-29