LIFTGATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

•  Fogging or condensation on the inside of the liftgate light may occur, however, it is a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the liftgate lights and has no effect on the light performance. Fogging or condensation will dissipate when the temperature inside the liftgate lights rises after illuminating the back-up lights and a period of time has elapsed.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

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3.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover from the liftgate, and detach the service hole cover tab A, B and liftgate.

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4.  Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the liftgate.

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5.  Remove the service hole cover.

6.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

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7.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover No.1, and detach the service hole cover No.1 tab from the bracket.

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8.  Remove the service hole cover No.1.

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9.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

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10.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover No.2, and detach the service hole cover No.2 tab from the bracket.

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11.  Remove the service hole cover No.2.

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12.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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13.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the bracket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure while pressing the bracket tab, and detach the bracket tab and liftgate light.

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14.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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15.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the bracket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the bracket tab A, B, C and liftgate light.

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16.  Move the bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to pull out the hook of the bracket from the liftgate.

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17.  Move the bracket in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to detach the tab of the bracket from the liftgate light, then pull out the hook of the bracket from the liftgate and remove the bracket.

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18.  Disconnect the connectors.

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19.  Remove the cap nut.

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20.  Push out the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the liftgate.

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Caution

•  If the liftgate light is removed from the liftgate, the liftgate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, hold the liftgate light on the lens side with a hand during the servicing.

21.  Install in the reverse order of removal.