License Plate Light Short-Cord Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear splash shield (See REAR SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear bumper stay (See REAR BUMPER STAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rear bumper retainer No. 1 (See REAR BUMPER RETAINER No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL .) (See REAR BUMPER INSTALLATION .)
6. License plate light short-cord (See LICENSE PLATE LIGHT SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the continuity between the license plate light short-cord terminals is as indicated in the table.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If not as indicated in the table, replace the license plate light short-cord. (See LICENSE PLATE LIGHT SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)