Hatchback (5HB): Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Perform the following procedure:
Rear combination light (LH) removal
1. Remove the service hole cover (LH).
Fig 1: Removing Service Hole Cover Tab
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Rear combination light (RH) removal
1. Turn the knob counterclockwise and release the lock.
  
  Fig 2: Turning Service Hole Cover Knob Counterclockwise
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2. Remove the service hole cover (RH).
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Combination Light Connector
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Remove the nuts. (See NUT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Affixing Rear Combination Light Protective Tape
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CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, the grommet could fall off and become lost. When removing the rear combination light from the body, verify that the grommet remains in the body.
Remove the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Combination Light Grommet
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Remove the grommet. (See GROMMET INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.