Rearview Camera System: Removal

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CAUTION:

Do not drop or apply any impact to the rearview camera because it is a precision equipment.
When removing the rearview camera, remove the screws located at the specified position only. Do not remove the screws attaching the bracket. Removing them will decrease the rearview camera attaching force.

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket Screws Not To Be Removed
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the rear gate trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Trim. >
Remove the rear wiper motor. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Wiper Motor. >
Remove the rear gate garnish. < Refer to REMOVAL , Rear Gate Garnish. >
Remove the rearview camera assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rearview Camera Assembly Connector
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2. Pull out the harness, and then remove the screws.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Camera Screws
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3. Rotate the camera harness to remove the rearview camera.
  
  Fig 4: Rotating Camera Harness
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