License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Identifying License Plate Light And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the license plate light tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tabs from the trunk lid.
CAUTION:
- If the license plate light is removed from the trunk lid, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the trunk lid, hold the license plate light on the lens side with a hand during servicing.
Fig 2: Pressing License Plate Light Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the license plate light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light
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