Cargo Compartment Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
CAUTION:
- When inserting the remover tool in the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side trim, the remover tool could interfere with the trunk side trim and scratch or damage it. When removing the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, apply protective tape to the trunk side trim.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Remover Tool In Gap Between Cargo Compartment Light And Trunk Side Trim
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert the remover tool into the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side 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 trim.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Tab Of Cargo Compartment Light From 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 trim.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 3: Identifying Cargo Compartment Light And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the cargo compartment light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.