2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 400

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Side-turn signal lights 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. With Non-LED bulb (4 Door) 1. Pull the center of each plastic retainer and remove the retainers and the trunk end trim. With Non-LED bulb 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the turn signal switch is off. 2. Slide the unit as shown in the figure to remove it. 3. Detach the electrical connector from the unit by pulling it to the rear. Removal Installation 2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it. 3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket. 4. Install the new side turn signal unit in the reverse order of removal. Brake lights/Taillights (Rear side marker lights) 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. 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (5 Door) 1. Make sure the ignition is switched off, and the headlight switch is off. 8-42