Rear Combination Light Assembly: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE TOOL BOX (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE RH (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
6. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SIDE LH (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER FRONT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Remove the 3 nuts and rear combination light.
      Fig 1: Installing Rear Combination Light Nuts

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   3. Remove the rear combination light bulb from the rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly.
   4. Remove the gasket.
      NOTE:

      • Be sure to remove the gasket completely from the body.
      • Be sure to replace it with the supplied rear combination light gasket to prevent water intrusion.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Combination Light Socket And Wire Sub-Assembly

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9. REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Disconnect the connector.
   2. Remove the 3 nuts and rear light.
   3. Remove the rear light bulb from the rear light socket and wire.
   4. Remove the gasket.
      NOTE:

      • Be sure to remove the gasket completely from the body.
      • Be sure to replace it with the supplied rear light gasket to prevent water intrusion.
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Light Nuts And Connector

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