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License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Request switch (Vehicles with the advanced keyless system) (See REQUEST SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WITH ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM] .)
    5. Detach the license plate light from the rear bumper.
    6. Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the license plate light connector and remove the license plate light.
  4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Fig 1: Identifying License Plate Light Connector
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