HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

•  When removing the high-mount brake light, it can be performed smoothly by folding the rear seat back.

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

2.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the high-mount brake light cover and rear package trim shown in the figure.

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3.  While pressing the hook A in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, lift up the high-mount brake light cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to pull out the hooks A from the rear package trim.

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4.  Move the high-mount brake light cover in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure to pull out the hooks B from the rear package trim.

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5.  Disconnect the connector.

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6.  Move the high-mount brake light in the direction of the arrow (4) shown in the figure to detach the high-mount brake light cover tabs from the high-mount brake light.

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7.  Remove the high-mount brake light.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

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

4.  Disconnect the connector.

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5.  While pressing the high-mount brake light hooks in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the high-mount brake light in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the high-mount brake light hooks from the liftgate.

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6.  Push out the high-mount brake light in the direction of the arrow (3) shown in the figure and remove it from the liftgate.

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Caution

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

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.