Cargo Compartment Light 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] .)
To prevent scratches or damage, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Cargo Compartment Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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. When 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.

Fig 2: Detaching Cargo Compartment Light Tab And Trunk Side Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.
Disconnect the connector and remove the cargo compartment light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 3: Identifying Cargo Compartment Light And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.