Third Brake Light

On the coupe, the third brake light is secured to the tailgate by three Torx screws. These screws are accessible with the tailgate open which reveals the screws.

Fig 1: Third Brake Light (Coupe)

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Fig 2: Third Brake Light (Convertible)

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On the convertible, the third brake light is attached to the rear bow. It has a "pigtail" that wraps around the driver's side to an electrical connector. It is replaceable separately.