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How to Install a Front Light on a Mazda 6

How to Install a Front Light on a Mazda 6

The mid-size Mazda 6 was in its second generation as of 2010, having grown a bit over the previous generation of the car. There are seven trim models, with the more top-of-the-line variations equipped with niceties like alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity and xenon headlights. Most Mazda 6 cars, though, will have halogen bulbs. Exercise caution when changing halogen bulbs, as they are easily damaged if scratched or dropped.

Instructions

High-Beam Headlight

    1

    Turn off the ignition and the headlights.

    2

    Open the hood and remove the bolts from the coolant reservoir. Using your wrench, turn the bolts counterclockwise to remove.

    3

    Disconnect the bulbs electrical connector. Press on the connector tab and pull downward to remove.

    4

    Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove the bulb. Then insert a new halogen bulb, turning clockwise to install.

    5

    Re-install the coolant reservoir.

Low-Beam Headlights

    6

    Turn off the ignition and the headlights.

    7

    Move the steering wheel to the right if youre replacing the left-hand light and vice-versa.

    8

    Open the hood and remove the bulbs plastic container screws. Turn counterclockwise to remove the six screws.

    9

    Turn the bulb cover counterclockwise.

    10

    Detach the electrical connector of the bulb by pulling it to the rear.

    11

    Pull downward and away to remove the bulb from the spring.

    12

    Remove the adapter from the bulb and attach a new bulb onto the adapter.

    13

    Insert the bulb into the bulb socket, connecting the electrical connections.

    14

    Insert the bulb cover, fastening the screws clockwise.