Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation: Notes

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NOTE:

Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating a rear turn light or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the screw.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Combination Light Screw
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Remove the nut.
CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
- Do not use tape that has a strong adhesion strength, otherwise the paint coat may peel off.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Affixing Protective Tape To Position
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Press the grommet to the outside from inside the body.

Fig 3: Pressing Grommet To Outside From Inside Body
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NOTE:
- Disconnect the connector shown in the figure when removing the rear combination light and the short cord as a single unit.
Support the rear combination light.

Fig 4: Supporting Rear Combination Light
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Insert your finger into the grommet installation hole and push the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach the hook.
Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the pin from the body.

Fig 5: Pulling Rear Combination Light
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Pull out the rear combination light short-cord from the hook.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Rear Combination Light Short-Cord From Hook
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Turn the socket and cover counterclockwise and remove them in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 7: Turning Socket And Cover Counterclockwise
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Remove the grommet. (See GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 8: Removing Grommet
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Install in the reverse order of removal.