High-Mount Brake Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Open the trunk lid.
Disconnect the high-mount brake light connector shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying High-Mount Brake Light Connector
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Lift up the high-mount brake light in the direction of the arrow and detach the tabs.

Fig 2: Lifting High-Mount Brake Light
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Pull the high-mount brake light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach the hooks and pin.

Fig 3: Pulling High-Mount Brake Light

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Remove the high-mount brake light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.