HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

2.  Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the connector A.

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4.  Disconnect the connector B. (with advanced keyless entry and push button start system)

5.  Remove the nuts.

6.  While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.

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7.  Remove the high-mount brake light.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Except Mazdaspeed3

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZ-CD 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].)

2.  Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  While pressing the tabs shown in the figure, pull the high-mount brake light outward and remove it.

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4.  Remove the high-mount brake light socket.

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5.  Remove the high-mount brake light.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Mazdaspeed3

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].)

2.  Remove the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the rear spoiler. (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the screws shown in the figure.

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5.  Set the pin aside and remove the cover.

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6.  Remove the screws shown in the figure.

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7.  Pull out the wiring harness from the rear spoiler.

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8.  Remove the high-mount brake light.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.