License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Partially peel back the trunk rid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the license plate light connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting License Plate Light Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Rotate the socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.

Fig 2: Removing License Plate Light Bulb

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Remove the license plate light bulb.
Install in the reverse order of removal.