Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Detach the lamp lens (A) from the room lamp with a flat-tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Room Lamp Lens
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NOTE: Take care not to damage the part (B).
Loosen the fixing screws (2 EA).
Remove the room lamp assembly (A) after disconnecting the connector (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Room Lamp Assembly & Connector

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