wanted to change the bulbs on the side lights but I have no idea how to get them off. also having the same problem with license plate light and can't get it off

any help would be greatly appreciated

 

search button IS your friend theres a diy with video for bumper removal but basically take out the 4 plastic clips starting from the bottom first 4 then peel back the fender liner and unscrew the screw at the top then reach behind and push the tab out from behind not hard and learn to search

 

^ Depends. If it's an '09 it's different. Slide the light towards the rear of the vehicle and twist. Clockwise on driver, counterclockwise on passenger.


All this information should be in your owner's manual. If you don't have it, you can download it from Mazda.

 

By "side lights" do you mean the corner lights in front of your front wheels? If so, you do not need to remove your bumper or anything, it's actually pretty quick and easy. Turn your front wheels to the direction opposite the side you're trying to access, pop out a few of those black screw cap things so you can pull back the wheel well liner to access the light (1/4 turn ccw will pop them and then you just pull them out). Then there is a screw (on the inside of the bodywork) going straight up holding the corner assembly to the vehicle - remove that, and finally, there is a plastic tab on the rear of the assembly that also holds the assembly in, and you'll need to pop that out too. From there, it just slides out and you can pull the socket out and replace the bulb.

There is a DIY on how to do it as well, with some pictures that should explain. Check the DIY forum or do a search for it.

 

Have you been able to get yours off? I've tried exactly how it says in the manual and can't get them to twist. I want to paint the silver plastic behind them black >_<

 

It's a pain to do...have to push back really hard.