Lighting Systems: Other Mazda RX-8 I

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REUSE

1. If the discharge headlight control module is dented or damaged in any way, replace the module with a new one to prevent electrical shock and improper operation.
2. Although the control module may temporarily operate normally even though it has received an impact, it is possible that the interior may have been damaged. When reusing the control module, inspect the following items regarding discharge headlight illumination to verify that there are no malfunctions. Verify that the discharge headlights illuminate normally by testing them several times under cold illumination (headlights off for approx. 10 min or more and then turned on) and hot illumination (headlights on for approx. 15 min or more, turned off for approx. 1 min, and then turned on again) conditions. Inspect the headlight illumination in the period from directly after cold illumination until they are uniformly illuminated (approx. 5 min) and verify that there is no flickering or inconsistent brightness. Turn on the headlights for approx. 30 min with normal condition bulbs and verify that there is no brightness difference between the right and left, and that illumination is consistent.

Low-beam

Halogen type

Scheme 67

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. 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.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge type

Scheme 68

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. Remove the cover. CAUTION: The 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.
4. Remove the connector, then remove the discharge headlight bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 69

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. 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.
4. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge headlight inoperative

Terminal layout

Scheme 70

Inspection procedure

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Scheme 73

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. Remove the socket, then remove the front turn light bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 74

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side marker lights. (See «FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S29368030062005061500000) .)
3. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Remove the screws, then remove the front fog light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-178404-S39065353832005061500000) .)

Scheme 75

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front side marker lights. (See «FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S29368030062005061500000) .)
3. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Remove screws A and pull back the front fog light cover in the direction of the arrow.
6. Remove screw B, then remove the front fog light cover.
7. Remove screws C, then remove the front fog light.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING»(ref-178404-S39065353832005061500000) .)

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Scheme 77

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 a white screen.
5. Set the fog lights 3 m {9.8 ft} from the white screen.
6. Place an object in front of the fog light not being adjusted to block its light beam.
7. Start the engine so that the battery remains charged.
8. Turn the front fog lights on.
9. Loosen the screw and the adjusting bolt, move the front fog light in the direction of the arrows, and adjust the front fog light beam to the position shown in the figure.
10. Tighten the adjusting bolt, then tighten the screw.

Scheme 78

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Slightly bend back the mudguard.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the front fog light bulb. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT BULB REMOVAL NOTE»(ref-178404-S15497637062005061500000) .) 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 handling the bulb, hold the flange, not the glass.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 79

1. Remove the front fog light bulb by turning it in the direction of the arrow.

Scheme 80

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screw.
3. Remove the front side marker light.
4. Detach the socket and remove the front side marker light bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 81

Scheme 82

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Remove in the order indicated.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 83

Scheme 84

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove in the order indicated.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 85

Scheme 86

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lens, then remove the license plate light bulb.
3. Detach the license plate light from the rear bumper.
4. Remove the following parts: Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) Rear combination light (See «REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-178404-S15347761682005061500000) .) Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Disconnect the license plate light connector and remove the license plate light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 87

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector and remove the back-up light switch.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 88

Scheme 89

1. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector.
2. Verify that the continuity between the back-up light switch terminals is as indicated. (Scheme 88) If not as indicated, replace the back-up light switch.