High Mounted Stop Light Assembly: Removal

REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER
1. Push in the stop light cover at a point 10 mm (0.393 in.) from the end of the cover as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 1: Position Of Pushing Stop Light Cover
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2. With the stop light cover pushed in, slide it towards the outside of the vehicle to detach the 4 claws.
  
  Fig 2: Sliding Stop Light Cover
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3. Lift up the stop light cover to remove it as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Stop Light Cover
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REMOVE NO. 2 CENTER STOP LIGHT COVER
1. Push in the stop light cover at a point 10 mm (0.393 in.) from the end of the cover as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 4: Position Of Pushing No. 2 Center Stop Light Cover
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2. With the stop light cover pushed in, slide it towards the outside of the vehicle to detach the 4 claws.
  
  Fig 5: Sliding Stop Light Cover
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3. Lift up the stop light cover to remove it as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT CLIP
1. Turn the 2 center stop light clips 90° and remove them.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Stop Light Cover
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REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the harness and connector.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Center Stop Light Assembly Connector
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2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Detach the 2 claws and remove the center stop light.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Stop Light Claws And Screws
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