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Lighting Systems: Removal & Installation Mazda MX-5 NC

Steering Column Switches 9 illustrations ~469 words

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 24

Scheme 24
Scheme 24
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000).)
  3. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244484-S25657913212006092400000).)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in (Scheme 24).
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Adjust the headlight aiming. (See «HEADLIGHT AIMING»(ref-244511-S33990413552006092400000) )

Scheme 25

Scheme 25: HEADLIGHT AIMING
Scheme 25: HEADLIGHT AIMING

Scheme 26

Scheme 26
Scheme 26

Scheme 27

Scheme 27
Scheme 27

Scheme 28

Scheme 28
Scheme 28
  1. Point the headlight beams to a wall and verify that the headlight beams are (Scheme 25)
  2. Make a headlight adjustment screen (Scheme 26)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. Position the vehicle straight ahead and perpendicular to the white screen.
  7. Set the headlights 3 m {9.8 ft} from the white screen.
  8. Place an object in front of the headlight not being adjusted to block its light beam.
  9. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
  10. Turn on the low-beam headlight.
  11. Adjust by turning the aiming adjustment screw so that elbow point is in the position (Scheme 28)

Scheme 29

Scheme 29: Halogen Type
Scheme 29: Halogen Type

Scheme 30

Scheme 30
Scheme 30
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
  3. Remove the washer tank. (RH) (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244477-S38484505962006092400000) .)
  4. Remove the fasteners. (LH)
  5. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
  6. 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. Wipe off any finger prints before installation.
  7. Remove the cover.
  8. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
  9. 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 31

Scheme 31
Scheme 31
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
  3. Remove the front combination light. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244511-S31058716982006092400000) .)
  4. Remove screws.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
  6. Remove the discharge headlight control module.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

WARNINGFor vehicles with DSC, if the negative battery cable or the steering angle sensor connector or ROOM 15 A fuse is disconnected, the stored initial position of the steering angle sensor will be cleared and the DSC will not operate properly, making the vehicle unsafe to drive. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure after connecting the negative battery cable.

Scheme 32

Scheme 32
Scheme 32
  1. Remove the battery cover.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]»(ref-244448-S25513985422006092400000) .)
  3. Remove the following parts: Driver-side air bag module (See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244489-S36157782332006092400000) .) Steering wheel (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244476-S08528774112006092400000) .) Column cover (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244480-S03023275402006092400000) .) Clock spring (See «CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244489-S35816846442006092400000) .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Disconnect the steering angle sensor connector. (Vehicles with DSC)
  6. Remove the screws and then remove the combination switch.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  8. Perform the steering angle sensor initialization procedure. (Vehicles with DSC) (See «STEERING ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE»(ref-244445-S36929774422006092400000) .)
  9. If the steering angle sensor (combination switch body) Is replaced, perform initialization of the DSC HU/CM steering angle signal. (See «STEERING ANGLE SIGNAL INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE»(ref-244445-S05794702532006092400000) .)

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