High-Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear spoiler. (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting High-Mount Brake Light Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the high-mount brake light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the high-mount brake light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the high-mount brake light and liftgate.

Fig 2: Detaching High-Mount Brake Light And Liftgate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Detach all the high-mount brake light tabs and liftgate and remove the high-mount brake light from the liftgate.

Fig 3: Removing High-Mount Brake Light From Liftgate
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If the high-mount brake light is removed from the liftgate, the high-mount brake light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the high-mount brake light from the liftgate, hold the high-mount brake light on the lens side with a hand during servicing.
Install in the reverse order of removal.