Mazda 5 Replace Taillight Assembly
Is the taillight assembly of your Mazda 5 broken? Don’t feel like spending hundreds of dollars to have someone else replace it? Never fear, YOUCANIC is here! This guide will walk you through replacing a taillight on your Mazda 5 (years 2010-2018). Are you more of a visual learner? Follow along with our video guide below!
What you will need
- Mazda5 Taillight Assembly
- Phillips Screwdriver
Procedure
- Park your Mazda 5 in a safe area. Set the parking brakes and move the shifter to Park.
- Keep the car unlocked. Press the button below the rear Mazda logo to open the trunk.
- Remove the two Philips screws next to the taillight assembly. These are the only screws holding the assembly in place.
- Pull the taillight back to remove it from the vehicle.
- Unplug electrical connectors.
- Install the new taillight in reverse order.
Changing the taillight is a simple process that requires only a few basic tools. Instructions on replacing this part on a Mazda 5 are the same for both the driver (left) and passenger (right) sides.
We hope you find the Mazda 5 Replace Taillight Assembly guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mazda.
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Step 3 is not helpful. I have removed the screws shown in the picture and cannot figure out how to get the tail light assembly out from there.