2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 312

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Brake lights/Taillights (4 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. With Non-LED bulb 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE Removal To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. Installation Brake lights/Taillights (5 Door) With LED bulb Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the LED bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer. NOTE LED bulb replacement is not possible. The rear combination component must be replaced. 2. Pull the center of each plastic retainer, then remove the retainers, and then partially open the trunk side trim. Removal Installation 8-44