2010 Mazda CX-7 Owner's Manual - Page 426

CX-7_8AS7-EA-09E_Edition2 Page426 Friday, June 5 2009 2:27 PM Black plate (426,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs yourself: Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary. Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit. Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children: Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way. 3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. Carefully remove the high-beam bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket. 4. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the bulb upward. 5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. NOTE l l l qReplacing Exterior Light Bulbs Replacing a headlight bulb High-beam bulb 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 2. Lift the hood. To replace the bulb, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer. 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. Low-beam bulb (Xenon fusion bulb) You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. (Halogen bulb) 1. Make sure the headlight switch is off. 8-42 Form No.8AS7-EA-09E