Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.

Remove the trunk lid trim.
(Refer to Trunk Lid - "TRUNK LID TRIM ")
After loosening the mounting nuts, then disconnect the rear combination lamp connector (A).

Fig 1: Loosening Rear Combination Lamp Connector Mounting Nuts
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Remove the rear combination lamp (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rear Combination Lamp
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Disconnect the back view camera and license lamp connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Back View Camera And License Lamp Connector
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Loosen the trunk lid back panel mounting nuts (A).

Fig 4: Locating Trunk Lid Back Panel Mounting Nuts
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Using a screwdriver or ornament remover, remove the trunk lid back panel (A).

Fig 5: Locating Trunk Lid Back Panel
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.