Cargo Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]
.)CAUTION:
- If the cargo compartment light bulb is removed without disconnecting the negative battery cable, the circuit may be shorted and the related parts such as the rear body control module (RBCM) may be damaged. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the cargo compartment light bulb.
- To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
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CAUTION:- When inserting the remover tool in the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side upper trim, the remover tool could interfere with the trunk side upper trim and scratch or damage it. Before removing the cargo compartment light from the trunk side upper trim, apply protective tape to the trunk side upper trim.
- Insert the remover tool into the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side upper trim.
- Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the tab of the cargo compartment light from the trunk side upper trim.
- Move the cargo compartment light in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the cargo compartment light from the trunk side upper trim.
- Press the spring in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach the spring from the cargo compartment light bulb.
- Remove the cargo compartment light bulb.CAUTION:
- The bulb reaches high temperatures when illuminated. If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.