Inboard Light Removal/Installation: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the recess. (See RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the trunk rid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the inboard light connector, then remove the nuts and brackets.

Fig 1: Inboard Light Connector, Nuts & Brackets With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the inboard light as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Identifying Inboard Light & Trunk Lid

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Install in the reverse order of removal. (See INBOARD LIGHT INSTALLATION NOTE .)