Brake Light Unit Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
- Trunk covering (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Rear scuff plate (LH) (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Trunk side trim (LH) (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Light Unit Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolt.
Pull out the hook in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Hook
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the brake light unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.