License Plate Light Removal/Installation

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring, Automatic TransSECTION License Plate Light Removal/Installation
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
  3. Move the license plate light in the direction of the arrow (1) and detach the tab.
  4. Pull area A of the license plate light in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove the license plate light.
    Fig 1: License Plate Light
    G06149839Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
  6. Remove the socket by rotating it in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration.
    Fig 2: Connector And Socket
    G06149840Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the license plate light bulb.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 3: License Plate Light Bulb
G06149841Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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