High-mount brake lamp - Avant, removing and installing

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NOTE:

Complete high-mount brake lamp must be replaced if LEDs are inoperative.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Hook 3370

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Hook 3370

Removing

Do not press brake pedal.
Remove upper rear lid trim → 70 - INTERIOR TRIM .

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Rail Of Spring Tabs Towards Right By Pressing Screwdriver Handle Left

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Insert screwdriver - 1 - into hole in rear lid through which wire is routed to high-mount brake lamp.
Release retaining rail - 2 - of spring tabs towards right - arrow in detail view - by pressing screwdriver handle firmly to left - arrow -.

Fig 3: Identifying High-Mount Brake Lamp And Electrical Connection

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Starting on the right, use hook 3370 to pull high-mount brake lamp - 2 - out of rear lid opening - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical connection - 1 -.
Remove fastening elements for high-mount brake lamp (4x) out of rear lid.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Fig 4: Identifying Lug, Spring Clip, Catches, Housing Guides, And Retaining Rail

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Position spring clips on high-mount brake lamp housing such that lug - 2 - faces recess on spring clip - 3 -.
Ensure spring clip catches - 4 - engage in the guides - 5 - on the housing.
Position retaining rail - 1 - onto housing and lock in direction of - arrow -.

The spring clips are locked in place by the retaining rail.

Connect electrical connector and push high-mount brake lamp into rear lid opening until it engages audibly.