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License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lens, then remove the license plate light bulb.
  3. Remove the license plate light from the rear bumper.
  4. Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim (RH).
  6. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the trunk side trim (LH). (4 door)
  7. Remove the service hole cover (LH). (5 door)
  8. Remove the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    Fig 1: View Of License Plate Light
    G04957019Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the license plate light connector.
  10. Remove the rear bumper. (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting License Plate Light Connector
    G04957020Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Detach the clips from the rear bumper.
  12. Remove the license plate light harness and tape.
  13. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light Harness
    G04957021Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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