How do you replace a front head light bulb for mazda 6?

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i found out you have to take it to the dealership because the bumper (among other things) must be removed. they said that the passenger side is especially difficult to replace. although the bulb is under $10, it will cost around $200 for labor (if not still under warranty).

Well you can do it. I like to save money and I was able to do it myself. Yes I had to take the front bumper off. There is a hidden screw under both front tires. You have to take the black cover off over the wheel to find it. Well not completely. I am only going into details that is hard to find. The rest is pretty easy. you see a bolt remove it. but I will go in to the ones you cant find. take the tip of the screw driver bit and just by using your two fingers move it left then right until the screw pops out. then just use your fingers and pull on it going front and back and it will pop out and you wont break it. start from the bottom and remove four of them. That should be enough to pry it back to look under it and you will see one hidden screw same on the other side. pry it out before looking or dirt will go in your eyes. The rest is simply easy by looking and finding bolts and removing them. once you removed the bumper and the bolts remove the headlight out by pulling straight out. then unclip the wiring harness and now you can take the headlight with you and sit down. look at the back you will see a arrow to tell you which way to turn to take the cover off. It comes right off no problems. Now pull the plug off the light. then pay attention to the wire that is holding the bulbs on. unhook it and take it out. Put the new one back on then put it back the same way. If your going to replace the parking light its the square black cover. Just pop it off and it's the small one. Just pull straigt out it should come right out. The manual said turn then pull but I didn't. Have fun. Have a wonderful day. Cheers

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