Lighting Systems: Removal & Installation Mazda 3 BL

FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345250-S24816571422009102000000) .)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See «HEADLIGHT AIMING»(ref-345247-S24073261732009102000000) )

FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

Note. Verify that the front combination light is not damaged before using the repair bracket for installation when the original brackets are damaged. If the front combination light component is damaged, replace the light as a single unit.

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1. Cut off the front combination light brackets at the locations shown in the figure. CAUTION: Be careful that area A shown in the figure (screw installation hole) and the positioning pins are not cut off. NOTE: After roughly cutting off the brackets, position the repair bracket using the positioning pins, and gradually smoothen any rough areas to create a shape that facilitates installation.
2. Smoothen the cut surfaces using sandpaper so that the repair bracket can be properly installed.
3. Securely attach the repair bracket to the front combination light using the screws.

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1. Point the headlight beams to a wall and verify that the headlight beams are as shown in the figure.
2. Make a screen as shown in the figure using double-weight, white paper.
3. Adjust the tire pressure to the specification
4. Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
5. Seat one person in the driver's seat.
6. Line up the vehicle with the wall so that the center of the headlight is 3 m (9.8 ft.) away from the wall.
7. Measure the height at the center of the headlight. NOTE: Since the height of the vehicle varies depending on the vehicle situation, measure the height of the center of the headlight using the actual vehicle.
8. Align the center of the headlight with the center of the screen.
9. Block the light of the other headlight using a partition.
10. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
11. Turn on the low-beam headlight.
12. Set the headlight leveling switch to the 0 position. (Vehicles with discharge headlights)
13. Verify that the elbow point of the headlight is in the position indicated on the screen. NOTE: If the elbow point of the headlight is not positioned as indicated in the adjustment screen, align the elbow point so that it is positioned as shown in the adjustment screen by turning the adjustment screw.

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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

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345250-S24816571422009102000000) .)
3. Remove the front combination light. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-345247-S24862070912009102000000) ).
4. Remove screws.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Remove the discharge headlight control module.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.