Map Light Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, 2.3L Eng VIN 3SECTION Map 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 tabs shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Map Light Mounting
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  3. Pull the map light in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove the map light while detaching the clips.
  4. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Map Light And Connector
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  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
RENDER: 1.0x

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