2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 300

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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. Front turn signal lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker lights 1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. qReplacing a Fog Light Bulb í Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. qReplacing a Bulb (Front) 1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left. 2. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard. Removal Front turn signal lights Parking lights Front side-marker lights Installation 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 8-30 í Some models.