Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- If a flathead screwdriver is inserted into the gap between the cargo compartment light and trunk side trim, the trunk side trim could interfere with the flathead screwdriver and be damaged. When removing the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the trunk side trim.
Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Application Area On Cargo Compartment Light
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cargo compartment light and trunk side trim shown in the figure.
Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, and detach the cargo compartment light tab and trunk side trim.

Fig 2: Detaching Cargo Compartment Light Tab And Trunk Side Trim

Fig 3: Detaching Cargo Compartment Light Tab And Trunk Side Trim
Remove the cargo compartment light.

Fig 4: Identifying Cargo Compartment Light
Disconnect the connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 5: Identifying Cargo Compartment Light And Connector