Front Combination Light Removal Note

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Front Combination Light Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • To prevent the front combination light and bumper from being scratched, attach protective tape to the metal ruler and the bumper.
  1. Insert a 15 mm {0.59 in}Β  maximum width metal ruler into the end of the front combination light approximately 75-80 mm {3.0-3.1 in}Β  . Rotate the metal ruler towards the front of the vehicle and remove the front combination light.
Fig 1: Removing Front Combination Light
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