License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk lid recess (See TRUNK LID RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk lid trim (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Trunk lid garnish cover (See TRUNK LID GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: License Plate Light And Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While pressing the license plate light tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure below, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tabs from the trunk lid.

Fig 2: Pressing License Plate Light Tabs
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If the license plate light is removed from the trunk lid, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the trunk lid, hold the license plate light on lens side with a hand during servicing.
Remove the license plate light.

Fig 3: License Plate Light
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.