Removal (from 07/2011)

LIGHTING (EXT): HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER

(a) Disengage the 6 claws to remove the rear light cover.





2. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY

(a) Press up and disengage the 2 claws that are on the side of the clips that is facing towards you.





CAUTION:
Make sure not to cut your fingers or hands on the edge of the back door panel.

(b) For the clip on the LH side press up and disengage the claw on the side that is facing away from you.





CAUTION:
Make sure not to cut your fingers or hands on the edge of the back door panel.

(c) For the clip on the RH side press up and disengage the claw on the side that is facing away from you.

CAUTION:
Make sure not to cut your fingers or hands on the edge of the back door panel.

(d) Disconnect the connector to remove the center stop light assembly.

(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 4 claws to remove the clip.





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HINT
Use the same procedure as for the opposite side.

(f) Remove the packing.