mazda 6 headlights

[carl]

hey, I have a mazda 6 and i need to know how to get the low beam bulb out to replace it any ideas?Thanks

[JimMS6]

Hey Carl, it's easy... especially after you've done it once

Behind the head lamp you'll see a circular cap with some fins on it. Rotate that 1/8 turn and then it should come out exposing the back of the bulb.

Inside will be the back of the bulb and the wire harness. Rotate the back of the bulb assembly and it should come out. Disconnect the wires and replace it, and put it back the same way you took it out.

[Mindcore]

Welcome to the forum Carl,

Keep in mind there is an access door for the low beams, and the high beams. Two seperate ones. But once you get your head in there, it's pretty obvious.

[carl]

I know the headlights shouldnt be difficult at all,[but] that lowbeam is on the outside wall with the coolant overflow and an ac line right beside the case.Do any of those items need to be removed?

[BrickTop]

I did it a few months ago, I didn't have to take anything off, but it helps to have small hands. If you really can't get to it, taking the coolant tank off shouldn't be much trouble, I personally wouldn't mess with the AC line though.

[Johnny Drama]

Good tip, I figure I'll have to do this sooner then later myself

[carl]

hey,justwanted to say i got the low beam bulb out .i had to move the coolant resevoir,twisted the back of the housing off,then,there was a wire spring loaded cover over the bulb ,i just popped it loose and the bulb pulled out .Like you guysw said , its very simple once you see it and stop trying to over think it . Carl

[Mindcore]

Good stuff Carl,

Surprised you had to take out the tank, I looked at mine this morning, and I probably could have done it with out moving it. Either way, you just saved yourself a couple hundred bucks from the dealer

[Cable Guy]

Does anyone have the part number for the bulbs?

[Johnny Drama]

Here's a hand reference for the bulb part numbers for the Mazda6

Low Beam - H1
High Beam - H1
Fog Light - H1 (non-sport)/ H3 (sport)
Front Parking Light - 194
Front Turn Signals - 1157 (NA)/1156 (Global)
Front Side Markers - 168 or 194 (same size, different wattage)
Interior Door Lights - 194
Interior Dome Lights - 194
Glove Box Light - 194
Vanity Mirror - 74 or 2731
Rear Brake Light -
Rear Parking Light -
Rear Turn Signal - 7443
Rear Back up Light - 906
Rear License Plate Lights - 194
Trunk light - 74 or 2731

[Mindcore]

Nice find Johnny, I', going to print that and throw it in my glove compartment

[mr.simpoo]

hi changing low beam on left side (uk) but found light not earthing (fuse, wiring and bulb all work) when new bulb placed back in housing, as this is in a real awkward place, can the headlamp be easily removed or would it be better to unhouse the fusebox which sits behind light fitting (probably on right side on us mazda6) help please

[06Mazda6]

Unless you have small hands, it's much easier to remove the box first. Saves a lot of hassle

[Wobbletastic]

I have to replace one of the front side lights; I suppose the technical name is now 'parking lights'. There's this silly black plastic case all round the inside of the light cluster though. Is it a good idea to take that off to get to the bulbs?

[Johnny Drama]

Do you want to replace the whole thing? I "think" you can get to the bulb from inside the engine bay. I'll have to look in the morning to be sure.

[Wobbletastic]

Ohh thanks, yes I just want to replace the one little bulb... the little dull one that is next to the main beam bulb. I bought the new bulb from a Mazda dealer who charged me the grand total of 71p! I was expecting a bit more than that! Haha