BRAKE LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Brake Light (Rear Combination Light)

Bulb type

1.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Insert the remover tool into the service hole at the position shown in the figure.

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3.  Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover tab from the rear combination light.

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4.  Remove the service hole cover.

5.  Remove the screws. (See Screw installation note.)

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Caution

•  When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.

6.  To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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7.  Pull the rear combination light in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the rear combination light from the body.

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8.  Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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Caution

•  If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the light bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the light bulb will be shortened. If the light bulb glass area is touched, wipe off any dirt using a soft cloth dampened with detergent diluted in water (approx. 5 %).

9.  Remove the brake light bulb.

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10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Screw installation note

1.  Install the screws in the order of (1) and (2).

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LED type

Note

•  Because the brake light is an LED type, it is integrated with the rear combination light.

•  When replacing the brake light, replace the rear combination light. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

Brake Light (Liftgate Light)

Note

•  Because the brake light is an LED type, it is integrated with the liftgate light.

•  When replacing the brake light, replace the liftgate light. (See LIFTGATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)