Mazda Mazda3
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in a 2nd generation 2010 to 2013 Mazda Mazda3 with pictures.
Mazda3 License Plate Lights |
Left (Driver) Bulb Housing |
Pry Out Black Plastic Clip |
This
automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Mazda Mazda3 in
changing a burnt out license plate light bulb or replacing them both
with brighter LED units. Owners of other Mazda vehicles such as the Mazda2, Mazda5, Mazda6, MX-5 Miata, Mazdaspeed3, CX-5, CX-7, CX-9, MPV, Tribute, RX-8, Axela, Demio, Verisa, Premacy, and Atenza may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement license plate light bulb is part number 2825 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You can also use any other 5 watt miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, W5W, 194 or a compatible LED bulb. The only tool needed to replace the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver. |
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Pry Out 2nd Black Plastic Clip |
License Bulb Housing Removed |
1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
Move to the side of
the license plate with the burnt out light bulb and locate the two small
black plastic clips on either side of the housing. Use the blade of the small flathead screwdriver to gently pry out the two clips and release the light housing. Rotate the light grey light bulb socket on the rear of the housing 1/4 turn counter clockwise. |
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Remove Bulb Socket |
Pull Out Old # 2825 Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise |
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Pull the bulb
socket straight out of the housing. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new # 2825, W5W or 168 bulb. You could also upgrade both bulbs to brighter LED units. Re-insert the socket in to the light housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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Re-Insert Bulb Housing |
Snap Clips In To Place |
Test New License Plate Bulb |
Re-insert the bulb
housing in to the trunk lid and pop the two black plastic retaining clips in
place. Make sure that the light housing is securely installed. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights. For more, check out my other
2010-2013 Mazda Mazda3 Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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