All efforts prompted by multi-faceted (and spectacular) failure of 2007 inspection.
1) Driver/passenger wiper replacement: SUCCESS
For some reason this was more difficult last time.
2) License plate bulb (2x) replacement: SUCCESS
Silly little pain-in-the-ass-to-get-out lights. I guess it’s worth it re: probable cause to get pulled over.
3) Side marker-light replacement : FAILURE
After cutting my arm repeatedly trying to reach through a too-small opening in the frame for this bulb, I notice the manual says to bring to a dealership. At $80/hour to change a $2.15 bulb. Alternatively I’m going to have to find someone gullible, with skinny arms. Or disassemble from underneath.
4) Horn replacement: FAILURE
I know the horn is behind the grill, but the car has two grills. And I can’t figure out how to remove either. … Apparently it’s the top one.
5) Headlight angle adjustment: PENDING
I have no desire to touch this. Also I enjoy not being able to see the right side of the road at night.
yay, mazda! zoom zoom zoom!
That’s what 3 nieces are for….