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License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lens, then remove the license plate light bulb.
  3. Detach the license plate light from the rear bumper.
  4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the license plate light connector and remove the license plate light.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing License Plate Light
    G01344559Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting License Plate Light Connector
    G01344560Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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