Need to replace stock HID bulb. Do it myself?

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Blue Swede

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2008 Mazda 5, Sport Edition (European)

• Jun 19, 2014

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Hello!

I need to replace my stock HID bulbs and this time I want to try to do it myself. I think I now how to remove the bumper but is there anything else I should have in mind? I have figured out that the headlights must be removed but is that complicated or easy once the bumper is gone? It's a 2008 Mazda 5.

 

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Silentnoise713

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2008 Mazda5 GT

• Jun 19, 2014

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I have not had the need to change a D2S bulb but (aside from bumper removal) the steps should be identical to the Mz3.
http://www.mazda3 forums.com/showthread.php?t=266949

 

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sac02

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2013 Mazda5 Sport 6MT

• Jun 19, 2014

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DIY? Yes, IMO.

To answer your specific question - headlight removal is very easy once the bumper cover is off. If you can remove the bumper cover, you are capable of removing the light/replacing the bulb.

 

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tuanies

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2014 Mazda 5 Sport 6MT

• Jun 19, 2014

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You have to remove the headlight and front bumper to replace bulbs on the first gen? On the second gen you just reach down and replace it.

 

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Blue Swede

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2008 Mazda 5, Sport Edition (European)

• Jun 19, 2014

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I think I will remove the bumper. It needs to be repainted anyway. Lots of scratches and stuff that doesn't look good at all. Thank you for all your answers! ☺ I feel confident enough to do the bulb replacement...