LIFTGATE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

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

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 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)  Rear finisher (See REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the connectors.

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4.  Remove the nuts.

5.  Insert a flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

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6.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure to detach the service hole cover tab from the bracket.

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7.  Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the bracket.

8.  Remove the service hole cover.

9.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab A and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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10.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab A, and pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab A from the liftgate light.

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11.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab B and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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12.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab B, and pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab B from the liftgate light.

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13.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab C and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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14.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab C, and pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab C from the liftgate light.

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15.  Insert the flathead screwdriver into the clearance between the bracket tab D and the liftgate light shown in the figure.

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16.  Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure to press the tab D, and pull the bracket in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the tab D from the liftgate light.

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17.  Remove the bracket.

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18.  To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Caution

•  When the liftgate light is removed from the liftgate, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the liftgate. Otherwise, the liftgate could interfere with the liftgate light and cause scratching or damage to the liftgate.

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19.  Move the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to pull out the hook from the liftgate.

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20.  Pull the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the pins and stud bolts from the liftgate.

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Caution

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

21.  Remove the liftgate light.

22.  Install in the reverse order of removal.