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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20133 MAZDASPEED, 2.3L ENG VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTSTEERING COLUMN SWITCHESLIGHTING SYSTEMDISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3

Discharge Headlight Control Module Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Discharge Headlight Control Module Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
  • Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS .)
  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 front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front combination light. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the screws.
    Fig 1: Identifying Discharge Headlight Control Module, Connector A And Screws
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  5. Disconnect the connector A.
  6. Remove the screw.
    Fig 2: Identifying Discharge Headlight Control Module, Connector B And Screws
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  7. Disconnect the connector B.
  8. Remove the discharge headlight control module.
  9. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
    Fig 3: Rotating Front Combination Light Cover
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  10. Rotate the connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
    Fig 4: Rotating Front Combination Light Connector
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  11. Remove the short cord.
    Fig 5: Identifying Short Cord
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  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x

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