High mount brake light - Roadster, removing and installing

Removing

CAUTION:

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

NOTE:

Do not operate brake pedal.
In the event of a malfunctioning LED, the complete high-mount brake light assembly must be replaced.

Fig 1: Luggage Compartment Light, Locating Tabs And Electrical Connection

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Depress locating tabs -1- using a flat screwdriver and remove luggage compartment light -2- from trim.

NOTE: Electrical connection -3- remains connected.

Fig 2: Pulling Luggage Compartment Light Wiring Harness Out From Opening In Trim And Disconnecting Electrical Connection

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Pull luggage compartment light wiring harness out from opening in trim and disconnect electrical connection -arrow-.
Close rear lid.

Fig 3: Unclipping Cover For High Mount Brake Light From The Front (Leading) Edge Towards The Rear Of The Vehicle

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Carefully unclip cover for high mount brake light from the front (leading) edge towards the rear of the vehicle as shown -arrows-.

CAUTION:

DO NOT unclip cover from rear edge towards the front of the vehicle. Damage to cover and/or light assembly will result.

Fig 4: Rake Light Assembly Screws

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Remove retaining screws -arrows-.
Remove brake light assembly upwards while routing wiring harness through body opening.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
Route wiring harness through body opening into luggage compartment (use a guide wire if necessary) in order to reconnect electrical connection at luggage compartment light harness.
Confirm brake light function.

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Brake light housing to body	2.5