Sedan Model

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the trunk lid trim. Refer to TRUNK ROOM TRIM .
Remove the trunk lid garnish. Refer to TRUNK LID GARNISH .
Disconnect the connector and remove the bulb socket.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Bulb Socket And Connector
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Remove the license plate light.

Fig 2: Removing License Plate Light
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