Front Fog Light Bulb Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION Front Fog Light Bulb Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
  3. Remove the fasteners.
  4. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
    Fig 1: Mudguard Fasteners
    G06149789Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the front fog light bulb connector.
    Fig 2: Front Fog Light And Connector
    G06149833Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Rotate the front fog light bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and remove it.
    CAUTION:
    • A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When handling the bulb, hold the flange, not the glass. Wipe off any finger prints before installation.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 3: Front Fog Light Bulb
G00535447Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
RENDER: 1.0x

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