Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the trunk end trim. (4 door) (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim. (4 door)
Remove the service hole cover. (5 door)

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Rear Combination Light With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

REMOVAL ORDER OF REAR COMBINATION LIGHT

Removal Order	Part
1	Nut
2	Connector
3	Rear combination light
4	Socket
5	Rear turn light bulb
6	Brake light/taillight bulb

Install in the reverse order of removal.