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License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess cover (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (with power liftgate (PLG) system) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: License Plate Light And Connector
    G11435161Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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), and disconnect the license plate light tabs from the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Pressing License Plate Light Tabs
    G11435162Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the license plate light from the liftgate, the license plate light could fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the liftgate, press the lens side of the license plate light with a hand.
  5. Remove the license plate light.
    Fig 3: License Plate Light
    G11435163Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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