High Mounted Stop Light Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER
1. While pressing the cover, slide it toward the outer side of the vehicle.
2. Detach the 4 claws
3. Remove the center stop light cover as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Stop Light Cover
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REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER
1. While pressing the cover, slide it toward the outer side of the vehicle.
2. Detach the 4 claws.
3. Remove the No 2 center stop light cover as shown in the illustration
REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP
1. Turn the 2 center stop light clips 90° and remove them
  
  Fig 2: Removing No. 2 Center Stop Light Cover
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REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the harness and connector
  
  Fig 3: Locating High Mounted Stop Light Connector
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2. Remove the 2 screws
3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the stop light
  
  Fig 4: Locating Stop Light Claws And Screws
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