2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 364

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page364 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (364,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 3. Press the tab on the bulb socket and remove the connector cord. 2. Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver in a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver. 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as shown in the figure and pull it out, then pull out the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. 5. Replace the bulb. 6. Reinstall the bulb socket in the reverse order of the removal procedure. NOTE When re-installing the trunk trim, set the trunk trim in place and insert the clips without the internal pin, then insert the pins and engage them. License plate light 1. Press the front of the lens to detach the front tabs. 8-34 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E