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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2008CX-7 TOURING, 2.3 3, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESLIGHTING SYSTEMSCARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWD
Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
2008 Mazda CX-7 Touring, 2.3 3, AWDSECTION Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- A-pillar lower trim (See A-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Front scuff plate inner (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rear scuff plate inner (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Sub trunk box (See SUB TRUNK BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ .)
- Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Detach the tab and remove the interior light.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.