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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESLIGHTING SYSTEMINTERIOR LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Interior Light Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Interior Light Removal/Installation
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
  2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof)
    2. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
    7. B-pillar upper trim (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Trunk side upper trim (5HB) (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Headliner (See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Pull in the direction of the arrows and detach the tabs.
    Fig 1: Detaching Tabs
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  5. Disconnect the connector.
  6. Remove the interior light.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE:
    • After installing the wiring harness, reinforce the urethane that was cut when removing the valve housing with vinyl tape.
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