How to Remove Mazda 6 Headlights
Due to the layout of the Mazda 6 headlight compartment, it can be a tricky task to remove the headlights. With very little space to move around your hands, it is easy to drop a clip or bulb. However, if you work carefully and possess a bit of patience, it is a simple matter to remove the headlights.
What You Will Need
- Needle nose pliers
- Release the hood latch for the engine and prop open the hood.
- Find the cover that protects the headlight bulbs by looking down behind the headlight assembly.
- Use the plastic clip located on the cover to gently remove the cover from the back of the head light assembly. Be sure to carefully press down on the clip as it may break.
- Pull the headlight socket out by reaching through the headlight assembly’s open rear.
- Remove the headlight from the socket.
Additional Information
- To free up a bit of room in your workspace, remove the coolant reservoir and air box.
- When working in the hood of the vehicle, ensure that the engine is fully cooled before you begin your work.
- Before removing the headlight, take note of the position of the flat side of the bulb. This is the top of the bulb and will need to be replaced in the same position.
- Practice caution when removing the bulbs from the headlight, so as not to break them.
- Be careful not to touch the bulb itself unless you are wearing some form of glove. The oils on your fingers can shorten the life of the bulb