License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Cargo compartment light (See CARGO COMPARTMENT LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting License Plate Light Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the license plate light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tab and liftgate.

Fig 2: Pressing License Plate Light Tab
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If the license plate light is removed from the liftgate, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the liftgate, hold the license plate light on lens side with a hand during servicing.
Remove the license plate light.

Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.