LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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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.  Partially peel back the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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4.  Remove the license plate light bulb.

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Caution

•  The bulb reaches high temperatures when illuminated. If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5HB

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.  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 to pull the lens in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the lens from the license plate light tab.

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4.  Remove the lens.

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5.  Remove the license plate light bulb.

Caution

•  The bulb reaches high temperatures when illuminated. If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.