Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 480

2008 BODY & ACCESSORIES

Lighting Systems - Mazda CX-9 

LIGHTING SYSTEMS LOCATION INDEX

 

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Fig. 1: Identifying Lighting Systems Location 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS

 

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DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB SERVICE WARNINGS

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To prevent electrical shock when replacing the discharge headlight bulb, dry hands thoroughly, 
and perform the work in an area out of rain.  

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When the light switch is on, approx. 25,000 V of high voltage passes through the discharge 
headlight bulb socket. Because of the danger of electrical shock, do not insert fingers or a tester.  

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When the headlights are on, high voltage flows around the socket and bulb. When turning on the 
discharge headlights while working, always leave the headlights in the vehicle-installed condition to 
prevent electrical shock. 

Fig. 2: Precaution For - Discharge Headlight Bulb Service Warnings 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE SERVICE WARNINGS 

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Because of the danger of electrical shock, when inspecting with a tester, do not inspect the 
discharge headlight control module as a single unit or disassemble it.

 

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Fig. 3: Precaution For - Discharge Headlight Control Module Service Warnings 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REUSE 

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If the discharge headlight control module is dented or damaged in any way, replace the module 
with a new one to prevent electrical shock and improper operation.  

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Although the control module may temporarily operate normally even though it has received an 
impact, it is possible that the interior may have been damaged. When reusing the control module, 
inspect the following items regarding discharge headlight illumination to verify that there are no 
malfunctions. 

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Verify that the discharge headlights illuminate normally by testing them several times under 
cold illumination (headlights off for approx. 10 min or more and then turned on) and hot 
illumination (headlights on for approx. 15 min or more, turned off for approx. 1 min, and 
then turned on again) conditions.  

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Inspect the headlight illumination in the period from directly after cold illumination until 
they are uniformly illuminated (approx. 5 min) and verify that there is no flickering or 
inconsistent brightness.  

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Turn on the headlights for approx. 30 min with normal condition bulbs and verify that there 
is no brightness difference between the right and left, and that illumination is consistent.  

FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.  

2. Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 

WARNING:

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Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in 
electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always 
refer to the DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS. (See 
DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS.)  

 

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