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Lighting Systems: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BK

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FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGIncorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS .)

Scheme 8

Scheme 8
Scheme 8
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. REMOVAL ORDER OF FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT Removal Order Part 1 Bolt A 2 Fastener 3 Bolt B 4 Front combination light 5 Connector 6 Bolt C 7 Cover
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See «HEADLIGHT AIMING»(ref-177787-S41265901932005060700000) )

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: HEADLIGHT AIMING
Scheme 9: HEADLIGHT AIMING

Scheme 10

Scheme 10
Scheme 10

Scheme 11

Scheme 11
Scheme 11
  1. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification.
  2. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
  3. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
  4. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicular to the white screen.
  5. Set the headlights 3 m {9.8 ft} from the white screen.
  6. Place an object in front of the headlight not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  8. Turn on the low-beam headlight.
  9. Set the headlight leveling switch to the 0 position. (Vehicles with discharge headlights)
  10. Adjust the headlight by loosening the adjusting screws as shown in the figure. NOTE: If the adjusting screws are tightened first, then loosened, they will continue to loosen when the vehicle is in motion and may cause the headlights to become misaligned. Always turn the screws in the tightening direction.
  11. Turn the adjusting screws to adjust the headlight so that the elbow point is in the shaded area shown in the figure.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Halogen type
Scheme 12: Halogen type
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disconnect the connector. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
  3. Remove the cover.
  4. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGIncorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge headlight service warnings. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS .)

Scheme 13

Scheme 13
Scheme 13
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the front combination light. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-177787-S08872155502005060700000) .)
  4. Remove screws.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
  6. Remove the discharge headlight control module.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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