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2011 Mazda RX-8 Rx 8 Owners Manual

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3. Press the tab on the bulb socket and

remove the connector cord.

4. Rotate the bulb socket

counterclockwise as shown in the
figure and pull it out, then pull out the
bulb from the socket.

5. Replace the bulb.

6. Reinstall the bulb socket in the reverse

order of the removal procedure.

NOTE

When re-installing the trunk trim, set the trunk
trim in place and insert the clips without the
internal pin, then insert the pins and engage
them.

License plate light

1. Press the front of the lens to detach the

front tabs.

2. Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver

in a soft cloth to prevent damage to the
lens and remove the lens by carefully
prying on the edge of the lens with the
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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  • 3. Press the tab on the bulb socket and remove the connector cord.
  • 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise as shown in the figure and pull it out, then pull out the bulb from the socket.
  • 5. Replace the bulb.
  • 6. Reinstall the bulb socket in the reverse order of the removal procedure.
  • 1. Press the front of the lens to detach the front tabs.
  • 2. Wrap the end of a flathead screwdriver in a soft cloth to prevent damage to the lens and remove the lens by carefully prying on the edge of the lens with the flathead screwdriver.
  • 3. Disconnect the bulb by pulling it out.
  • 4. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.