Center Stop Lamp ASSY: Replacement

HINT:

• See COMPONENTS  .
• The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
• When replacing the stop lamp, heat the body and stop lamp using a heat light.

  Heating temperature: 

  HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Item	Temperature
  Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
  Stop lamp	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

  NOTE: Do not heat the body and stop lamp excessively.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSIST GRIP (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
4. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY 
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Remove the tape and 2 nuts.
      Fig 1: Removing Center Stop Lamp Assy Nuts

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   3. Apply protective tape to the vehicle body around the center stop lamp.
      Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape To Vehicle Body Around Center Stop Lamp

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   4. Using a heat light, heat the center stop lamp.
   5. Tie both piano wire ends to wooden blocks or similar objects.
   6. Cut through the double-sided tape by pulling the piano wire as shown in Fig 2.
      NOTE:

      • If reusing the center stop lamp, take care not to damage the center stop lamp.
      • Do not damage the body.
   7. Remove the center stop lamp.
5. INSTALL CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY 
   1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
      3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
      4. Remove the double-sided tape from center stop lamp.
      5. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
   2. Install the molding.
      1. Apply new double-sided tape to the center stop lamp as shown in Fig 3.
      2. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and center stop lamp.
      3. Install the center stop lamp with the 2 nuts.
         Fig 3: Installing Molding

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6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
7. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (See  INITIALIZATION  ) 
   NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.