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 [MZR 1.6].) (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 2.2].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

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 connector.

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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 to detach the tab of the service hole cover from the bracket.

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7.  Pull the guide of the service hole cover in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and 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 arrow (3) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (4) 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 the liftgate light.

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11.  While pressing tab (2) of the bracket in the direction of arrow (5) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (6) 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 the liftgate light.

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13.  While pressing tab (3) of the bracket in the direction of arrow (7) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (8) 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 the liftgate light.

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15.  While pressing tab (4) of the bracket in the direction of arrow (9) shown in the figure using the remover tool, pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (10) 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.

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 contact the liftgate and damage it. Apply protective tape to the liftgate before removing the liftgate light from the liftgate.

18.  Move the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the hook, guide, pins, and stud bolt from the liftgate.

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Caution

•  When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, the liftgate light may fall off and be damaged. Remove the liftgate light from the liftgate while holding the liftgate light on the lens side by hand.

19.  Remove the liftgate light.

20.  While pressing tabs of the grommet in the direction of arrow (11) shown in the figure, push out the grommet in the direction of arrow (12) to remove the grommet from the liftgate.

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21.  Install in the reverse order of removal.