2008 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 303
2008 Mazda RX-8 Manual
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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance High-mount brake light 1. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and trunk rear trim. Removal 2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a flathead screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. Edge Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. License plate light 1. Press the front of the lens to detach the front tabs. 8-33
High-mount brake light
1. Turn the center section of the plastic
retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and trunk rear trim.
Removal
Installation
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
License plate light
1. Press the front of the lens to detach the
front tabs.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft
cloth to prevent damage to the lens and
remove the lens by carefully prying on
the edge of the lens with a flathead
screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
Edge
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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