Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs- Page 361

2011 Mazda RX-8 Rx 8 Owners Manual

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WARNING

Do not replace the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself:

Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs
yourself is dangerous. Because the
xenon fusion bulbs require high
voltage, you could receive an electric
shock if the bulbs are handled
incorrectly. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer when the replacement
is necessary.

Never touch the glass portion of a
halogen bulb with your bare hands and
always wear eye protection when
handling or working around the 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.

Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children:

Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb
or breaking it some other way.

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Replacing Exterior Light Bulbs

Replacing a headlight bulb

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.

High-beam bulb

1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned

off and the headlight switch is off.

2. 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.

3. Turn the center section of the plastic

retainer counterclockwise and remove
the retainers and partially peel back the
mudguard.

Removal

Installation

4. Disconnect the electrical connector

from the bulb by pressing the tab on
the connector with your finger and
pulling the connector downward.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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  • 1. Make sure the ignition switch is turned off and the headlight switch is off.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Turn the center section of the plastic retainer counterclockwise and remove the retainers and partially peel back the mudguard.
  • 4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pressing the tab on the connector with your finger and pulling the connector downward.