2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 28 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceYour Mazda’s headlights and fog lightshave replaceable halogen bulbs.WARNINGXenon Fusion Bulb Replacement:Replacing the xenon fusion bulbs byyourself is dangerous. Because thexenon fusion bulbs require highvoltage, you could receive an electricshock if the bulbs are handledincorrectly. Do not replace the xenonfusion bulbs by yourself. Consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer when thereplacement is necessary.Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it isdangerous. These bulbs containpressurized gas. If one is broken, itwill explode and serious injuriescould be caused by the flying glass.If the glass portion is touched withbare hands, body oil could cause thebulb to overheat and explode when lit.Never touch the glass portion of thebulb with your bare hands and alwayswear eye protection when handling orworking around halogen bulbs.▼ Replacing a Headlight Bulb1. Make sure the ignition switch is turnedoff and the headlight switch is off.2. Lift the hood and find the high and lowbeam bulbs in the rear of the headlightunit.The outboard bulb is the LOW beam,and the inboard one is the HIGHbeam.(page 8-27)3. If you are changing the right headlightbulb, start the engine, turn the steeringwheel all the way to the right, and turnoff engine. If you are changing the leftheadlight bulb, turn the steering wheelto the left.4. Turn the center section of the plasticretainer counterclockwise and removethe retainers and partially peel back themudguard.RemovalInstallationChildren and Halogen Bulbs:Playing with a halogen bulb isdangerous. Serious injuries could becaused by dropping a halogen bulb orbreaking it some other way.Always keep halogen bulbs out of thereach of children.8-28Form No. 8R65-EA-03C