2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 302

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing a Bulb (Rear) Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/ Taillights, Reverse lights 1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially open the trunk side trim. Removal Edge Vanity mirror lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Trunk light 1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it. 2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. Rear turn signal lights Brake lights/Taillights Reverse lights 3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Rear side-marker lights Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 8-32