Rear Gate Light: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
Remove the bulb inspection cover of rear gate trim, then disconnect the harness connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Bulb Inspection Cover Of Rear Gate Trim
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Remove the bulb.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Gate Light Bulb
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