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 a rear turn light or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert the remover tool into the service hole at the position shown in the figure.

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Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover tab from the rear combination light.

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Remove the service hole cover.
Remove the screws. (See Screw Installation Note .)

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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.

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Pull the rear combination light in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the rear combination light from the body.

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Remove the clip from the rear combination light.

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Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure. (Bulb type)

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Turn the grommet counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure. (LED type)

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CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, the rear combination light may fall off and be damaged. Remove the rear combination light from the body while holding the rear combination light on the lens side by hand.
Disconnect the connector. (LED type)
Remove the rear combination light from the body.
Remove the grommet from the body.

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Remove the fasteners.
Install in the reverse order of removal.