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How do I change a Mazda 3 headlight?
The headlight is out on my Mazda 3, and I would like to replace it myself. It seems pretty straightforward, but I want to make sure I don’t break anything. How do I change the headlight in my Mazda 3?
Lynell Spencer · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You are right on both counts!
Headlight maintenance
and repair can be done pretty easily, but it is important to follow the right steps. To change a
Mazda 3
headlight you need to **fit the replacement bulb into the back of the headlight assembly. **Here is a step by step guide for how to change a Mazda 3 headlight:
- Open the hood and locate the bulb connectors behind the headlight assembly.
- Disconnect the wire connector, by pulling gently (you may need to wiggle it a little).
- Remove the dust cap and unlatch the retaining clip to remove the burned-out bulb.
- Replace the burned-out bulb. Do not touch the glass on your new bulb. The oil from your fingers can create a **weak spot **on the bulb.
- Reconnect everything and test it out!
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