Today we will share about on how to change Bulbs on your Mazda RX-8.For other car owner, maybe you can still use this information as a guide.
Replacing a Headlight Bulb.
1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the high and low beam bulbs in the rear of the headlight unit.
The outboard bulb is the LOW beam, and the inboard one is the HIGH beam.
3. If you are changing the right headlight bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left headlight bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
4. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard.
WARNING
Xenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:
Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself is dangerous. Because the xenon fusion bulbs require high voltage, you could receive an electric shock if the bulbs are handled incorrectly. Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs by yourself. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer when the replacement is necessary.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:
When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous. These bulbs contain pressurized gas. If one is broken, it will explode and serious injuries could be caused by the flying glass. If the glass portion is touched with bare hands, body oil could cause the bulb to overheat and explode when lit. Never touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is dangerous. Serious injuries could be caused by dropping a halogen bulb or breaking it some other way. Always keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
HIGH-BEAM BULB.
1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.Carefully remove the headlight bulb from its socket in the reflector by gently pulling it straight backward out of the socket.
2. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the bulb upward.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Use the protective cover and carton of the replacement bulb to dispose of the old bulb promptly out of the reach of children.
LOW-BEAM BULB.
(Xenon fusion bulb)
You cannot replace the low beam bulbs by yourself. The bulbs must be replaced at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
(Halogen bulbs)
1. Detach the electrical connector from the sealing cover by pulling it to the rear.
2. Detach the sealing cover from the bulb.
3. Unhook the bulb retaining spring.
4. Swing the retaining spring out and away to free the headlight bulb.
5. Carefully remove the headlight bulb from the socket by pulling it straight back.
6. Replace the bulb.
7. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Replacing a Fog Light Bulb*
Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
REPLACING A BULB (Front)
1. If you are changing the right bulb, start the engine, turn the steering wheel all the way to the right, and turn off engine. If you are changing the left bulb, turn the steering wheel to the left.
2. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard.
Front turn signal lights, Parking lights, Front side-marker lights.
1. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
REPLACING A BULB (Interior)
Overhead light/Map lights (Front).
1. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the trim and gently insert it in the overhead light as shown in the figure, and then remove the overhead light unit.
3. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Overhead light (Rear), Courtesy lights, Vanity mirror lights.
1. Wrap a small flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the screwdriver.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Trunk light.
1. Press both sides of the lens cap to remove it.
2. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order
of removal.
REPLACING A BULB (Rear)
Rear turn signal lights, Brake lights/Taillights, Reverse lights.
1. Pull the center section of the plastic retainer and remove the retainers and partially open the trunk side trim.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Rear side-marker lights
Due to the complexity and difficulty of the procedure, the bulbs should be replaced by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
High-mount brake light.
1. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and trunk rear trim.
2. Turn the socket and bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
License plate light.
1. Press the front of the lens to detach the front tabs.
2. Wrap a flathead screwdriver with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with a flathead screwdriver.
3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
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My RX8 is a 2005 model. Thanks for the instructions!