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Mazda CX-9 Overhead Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out overhead map light bulb in a 2007 to 2015 Mazda CX-9 SUV with picture illustrated instructions.

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Overhead Map Lights
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Pry Out Lens Cover
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Pulling Out Bulb Cover
This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 1st generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV in replacing a burnt out overhead map light bulb.

Owners of other Mazda vehicles such as the MAZDA2, MAZDA3, MAZDA6, MX-5 Miata, RX-8, MAZDASPEED3, MAZDA5, Tribute SUV, and CX-7 crossover may also find this guide to be helpful.

A replacement bulb for the overhead map lights is part # DE3175 available from manufacturers such as Sylvania, Eiko, GE, Phillips and others.

You can also use a brighter compatible DE3175 LED bulb.

The only tool needed to replace the overhead map light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver.

Insert the blade of the screwdriver into the notch on the clear lens cover near the light switch buttons and gently pry it out.



 
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Lens Cover Removed
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Map Light Bulb Exposed
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Push Up Metal Tab
With the lens cover removed, you can release the old DE3175 light bulb from the socket by pushing up on the metal tab.
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Old DE3175 Bulb Removed
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Map Light Bulb Socket
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Push In New DE3175 Bulb
Push in a new # DE3175 light bulb into the socket.

You can also choose to use a brighter LED bulb.



 

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New Bulb Installed
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Test New Map Light Bulb
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Insert Tabs On Lens Cover
Test the new light bulb by pushing the On / Off switch.
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Snap Cover Into Place
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Lens Cover Installed
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Test Map Light Bulbs
Replace the lens cover by first inserting the two tabs located closer to the rear of the vehicle. Then gently snap the other side of the lens cover closer to the front of the car into place.

For more, check out my Mazda CX-9 Repair & Maintenance Guides page.
 

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