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Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair





Removal

[4 Door]
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the connect (A).




3. Remove the package tray trim.

4. Remove the high mounted stop lamp assembly (A) after loosening 2 screws.








5. Remove the high mounted stop lamp bulb (A) after turning in the counter clockwise direction.





[5 Door]
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Open the tailgate and remove the nuts. (3EA)




3. Remove the connector and the nozzle hose (A) from high mounted stop lamp assembly (B).






Installation

[4 Door]
1. Install the high mounted stop lamp assembly.
2. Install the package tray trim.
3. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

[5 Door]
1. Install the high mounted stop lamp assembly.
2. Install the negative (-) battery terminal.
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