Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation: Notes

2011 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3 3SECTION Notes
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear side trim. (Right side only.) (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table/figure.
    REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR COMBINATION LIGHT (1)

    Component/Step No. Component Description
    1 Connector
    2 Screw
    3 Rear Combination Light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL NOTE )
    4 Socket (See SOCKET INSTALLATION NOTE )
    5 Brake Light/Taillight Bulb
    6 Rear Turn Light Bulb
    7 Back-up Light Bulb
    8 Taillight Bulb
    (1) See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Combination Light
    G02564058Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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