Replacing a light bulb (Mazda Capella GC)

Contents: The cutting edge ⇓ Interior ⇓ Rear of the body ⇓

The cutting edge

Turn signal and side marker lights

Front turn signal and parking lights

1. Front side marker light lens; 2. Front side marker light assembly; 3. Turn signal lamp lens; 4. Turn signal indicator lamp assembly

1. The turn signal and side marker light bulb can be replaced after removing the screws and lenses. Take the lamp and turn it in the direction of the arrow (mark on the side) or take it and turn it counterclockwise (photo).

The side marker light bulb fits directly into the socket

The turn signal bulb is installed or removed by pushing and turning it in the socket

2. Install the new lamp, check that it works properly, then install the lens.

Headlight (with an incandescent lamp)

3. Remove the cover. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the rubber boot (photo).

Disconnect the headlight bulb wiring connector. Note the "top" marking on the cover

4. Pull out the spring clip and take out the glow plug (photo).

Release the spring clip and remove the bulb

Warning: If the heating element has just been used, it may be very hot.

5. Do not touch the glass of the incandescent lamp with your fingers, as contamination from natural oils may crack the glass of the lamp. If you accidentally touch the glass, clean it with alcohol and a cloth.

6. Install the new bulb by inserting the tabs on the bulb base into the reflector socket and securing it with the spring clip.

7. Install the rubber boot, observing the "TOP" marking, and connect the electrical wiring. Check for proper operation, then install the cover.

Interior

Ignition switch illumination

8. Remove the steering column cover for access. Remove the incandescent light bulb from its socket and install a new one. Install the lid.

Interior light

9. Squeeze the lens and remove it. Remove the light bulb by pulling it straight down. Take and place the new bulb, check that it works properly and install the lens.

Replacing the light bulb in the interior ceiling light

Optional overhead light

10. Remove the thin lens/power button with a small screwdriver. Remove the bulb by twisting it and pulling it out of the socket. Install the new bulb, check that it works properly and install the lens.

Instrument panel lighting lamps

11. The instrument panel backlight bulbs can be replaced after removing the instrument panel (Chapter 12) (photo).

Location of instrument panel light bulbs

12. Turn the holder, remove it from the panel, and remove the bulb from the holder (photo). Some types of bulbs are integral with their holder, and therefore the bulb and holder must be replaced as a unit.

Turn the holder and remove it to access the bulb

13. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.

Radio lighting

14. The radio light bulb is located in the holder and is accessible after removing the radio (Chapter 11).

Heater control lighting

15. Remove the heater instrument panel as described in Chapter 15. In this case, it is necessary to disconnect some wires and cables until the panel is removed to access the light bulb (photo).

Heater control light bulb

16. Remove the old light bulb and install a new one. Check that it works properly, then install the heater instrument panel.

Glove compartment light

17. Remove the glove compartment, which is attached with four screws, to access the light bulb (photo).

Glove compartment light bulb

18. Remove the old light bulb and install a new one. Check that it works properly, then install the glove compartment. Illumination of instrument panel switches.

19. Remove the instrument panel trim near the light bulb and remove the bulbs from the holder (photo).

Instrument panel switch illumination light

20. Replace the bulb, check it works properly, then install the holder and trim.

Footwell lighting

21. Remove the trim under the instrument panel, remove the bulb and holder from the trim (photo).

Removing the footwell light bulb

22. Replace the light bulb and check its operation. Install the holder into the trim, why install the trim.

Rear of the body

Rear side lights and trunk light

23. Pull out the lampshades and remove the bulb from the socket.

24. Install the new bulb, check that it works properly, then install the lens.

License plate light

License plate panel and tail light component locations

1. License plate light panel lens; 2. License plate light; 3. Trunk light lens; 4. Trunk light bulb and holder; 5. Switch

25. Remove the license plate cover screws and cover to access the bulb.

Reversing lights

Details of installation of the rear light and rear side lights

26. Remove the interior trim panel.

27. Press the tabs together and remove the cover to access the rear lights, tailgate, taillights, and reversing lights (photo). When installing, make sure the tab latch engages.