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Repair Procedures





Replacement

NOTE:
- After remove the rear combination lamp.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts your hands.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not bend or scratch the cover and other parts.

1. Remove the transverse trim.
2. Remove the luggage side trim.
3. Remove the rear combination lamp mounting cover (A).




4. Remove the mounting nuts.




5. Disconnect the connector (B).
6. Remove the rear combination lamp (A).




7. Remove the side mounting screw.




8. Remove the mounting bolts.




9. Disconnect the connector (A).




10. Loosen the rear bumper cover screws and clips.
11. Remove the rear bumper cover (A).




12. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damage clips.

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