High-Mounted Stop Lamp: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear washer nozzle. Refer to "REAR WASHER NOZZLE ".
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the nuts and remove the high-mounted stop lamp.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the high-mounted stop lamp housing.
Pull the bulb from the socket.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle, Nut And Connector
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.