Side Panel Led Tail Lamps, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

For Left Tail Lamp Assembly Inside the Side Panel

-- Depending on the equipment level, either remove the interior lamp inside the luggage compartment on the left side or unclip the cap -arrow- from the side trim panel.

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For Right Tail Lamp Assembly Inside the Side Panel

-- Unclip the trim -1- from the trim panel inside the luggage compartment on the right side.

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Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the plastic bolt (11 mm) -arrow-.

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NOTE:

The plastic screw is not secure.

Be careful so that the plastic screw does not fall behind the trim panel inside the luggage compartment.

-- Pull the tail lamp assembly to the rear and out of the opening in the body. Pay attention to the wires still connected.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- and remove the tail lamp assembly.

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