Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation: Notes

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NOTE:

Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating the rear turn light bulbs or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the rear turn light connector.

Fig 1: Rear Combination Light Connector With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the nuts.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- When the rear combination light is removed from the body, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the body. Otherwise, the body could interfere with the rear combination light and cause scratching or damage to the body.
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Combination Light And Protective Tape
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out pins, stud bolts and hook from the body. (See GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)

Fig 3: Pulling Rear Combination Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the brake/taillight connector and rear side marker light connector.
Remove the rear combination light.
Install in the reverse order of removal.