How do you replace the dash light bulbs in a 1999 Mazda 626 LX?

To get to the dash bulbs, you have to remove the side plastic panel in between the dash and the driver door. You can pry it off, but be gentle because it is only held together with plastic pop-rivets. You will not have to replace them, but you might break one or two (no problem). Then, you can remove the panel on the top of the dash and access the light bulbs behind the display. Don't be afraid, it all comes off with pressure. Just be careful. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the 1997 Mazda 626, all you have to do is unscrew the instrment frame, pop it out of the plastic rivets and remove it. After that, unscrew the instrument cluster (there are four screws, two on top and two on the bottom) unhook the three electrical outlets and pull the cluster out. It's quick and easy.