High-Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Partially peel back the trunk side trim (LH). (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting High-Mount Brake Light Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the body panel.
While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the body panel.

Fig 2: Pressing Clip Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- The tab can be pressed easily by inserting a deep socket or equivalent into the hollow of the body panel and covering the clip tab.
Fig 3: Inserting Deep Socket
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Cut the gasket of the high-mount brake light using a remover tool.
NOTE:
- Clean away the remaining gasket on the contact surface after removing the high-mount brake light.
Fig 4: Removing High-Mount Brake Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the high-mount brake light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.