Removal

LIGHTING (EXT): HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY Disassembly

2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH Disassembly

3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH Disassembly

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD ASSEMBLY Disassembly

5. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD Disassembly

6. REMOVE REAR SPOILER ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET

(a) Secure a wire around the center stop light set wire harness as shown in the illustration.





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NOTICE:
Use a wire long enough so that the center stop light set wire harness can be passed through the rear spoiler assembly during installation.

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

(c) Place a cloth on the rear spoiler assembly as shown in the illustration.





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(d) Using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape, widen the space inside the rear spoiler assembly, and pull the center stop light set wire harness to remove it as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
* Do not apply excess force to the rear spoiler assembly or it may be damaged.
* Do not damage the gasket of the rear spoiler assembly.
* Do not apply excess force when pulling the wire harness or it may break.

(e) Remove the wire from the old center stop light set wire harness.