Trunk Lid Light Removal/Installation

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NOTE:

Fogging or dew condensation may occur on the inside of the trunk lid light because of a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the trunk lid light. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the phenomenon is resolved when temperature inside the trunk lid light rises after the back-up light turns on or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Partially peel back the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 1: Locating Trunk Lid Light Nut With Torque Specification
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Remove the nut.
Insert the remover tool into the service hole at the position shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inserting Remover Tool Into Service Hole
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the service hole cover tab from the bracket.

Fig 3: Detaching Service Hole Cover Tab From Bracket
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Remove the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching the guide.

Fig 4: Removing Service Hole Cover Tab With Guide
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Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (1) of the bracket and trunk lid light.

Fig 5: Pulling Bracket To Detach Tab (1)
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While pressing tab (1) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (1) of the bracket from the trunk lid light.
Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (2) of the bracket and trunk lid light.

Fig 6: Pulling Bracket To Detach Tab (2)
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While pressing tab (2) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (2) of the bracket from the trunk lid light.
Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (3) of the bracket and trunk lid light.

Fig 7: Pulling Bracket To Detach Tab (3)
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While pressing tab (3) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (3) of the bracket from the trunk lid light.
Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (4) of the bracket and trunk lid light.

Fig 8: Pulling Bracket To Detach Tab (4)
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While pressing tab (4) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (4) of the bracket from the trunk lid light.
Detach all the tabs of the bracket from the trunk lid light and remove the bracket from the trunk lid light.
CAUTION:
- When removing the trunk lid light from the trunk lid, the trunk lid light could contact the trunk lid and damage it. Apply protective tape to the trunk lid before removing the trunk lid light from the trunk lid.
To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Applying Trunk Lid Light Protective Tape
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CAUTION:
- When removing the trunk lid light from the trunk lid, the trunk lid light could fall off and be damaged. When removing the trunk lid light from the trunk lid, hold the trunk lid light on the lens side with a hand.
Remove the trunk lid light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 10: Removing Trunk Lid Light From Trunk Lid
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Remove the grommets.

Fig 11: Removing Trunk Lid Grommets
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Install in the reverse order of removal.