License Plate Light Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the trunk lid recess. (See TRUNK LID RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
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While pressing the license plate light tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tabs from the trunk lid.

Fig 2: Pressing License Plate Light Tabs
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CAUTION:
- If the license plate light is removed from the trunk lid, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the trunk lid, hold the license plate light on lens side with a hand during servicing.
Remove the license plate light.

Fig 3: Removing License Plate Light
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Install in the reverse order of removal.