Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the rear seat.
(Refer to the "REAR SEAT ")
Remove the package tray trim (A).
(Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")

Fig 1: Identifying Package Tray Trim
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Remove the soundproofing felt (A) to remove the wiring.

Fig 2: Identifying Soundproofing Felt
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Remove the high mounted stop lamp after removing screws and hook (A) carefully.

Fig 3: Identifying High Mounted Stop Lamp Hooks
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