LIFTGATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

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

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the connectors.

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4.  Remove the nut.

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

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6.  Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and detach the service hole cover tab from the bracket.

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7.  Remove the service hole cover.

8.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (1) of the bracket and liftgate light.

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9.  While pressing tab (1) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (1) of the bracket from the liftgate light.

10.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (2) of the bracket and liftgate light.

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11.  While pressing tab (2) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (2) of the bracket from the liftgate light.

12.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (3) of the bracket and liftgate light.

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13.  While pressing tab (3) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (3) of the bracket from the liftgate light.

14.  Insert the remover tool into the gap between tab (4) of the bracket and liftgate light.

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15.  While pressing tab (4) of the bracket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket to detach tab (4) of the bracket from the liftgate light.

16.  Detach all the tabs of the bracket from the liftgate light and remove the bracket from the liftgate light.

Caution

•  When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, the liftgate light could contact the liftgate and damage it. Apply protective tape to the liftgate before removing the liftgate light from the liftgate.

17.  To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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Caution

•  When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, the liftgate light could fall off and be damaged. When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, hold the liftgate light on the lens side with a hand.

18.  Remove the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

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19.  Remove the grommet.

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20.  Install in the reverse order of removal.