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High-Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts.
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Side spoiler (See SIDE SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the screws.
    Fig 1: Detaching Rear Spoiler Tab From Cover
    G11428137Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the rear spoiler tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the cover in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the rear spoiler tab from the cover.
  5. Remove the clip.
  6. Remove the cover.
  7. Remove the screws.
    Fig 2: Removing High-Mount Brake Light Screws
    G11428138Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the high-mount brake light.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.