High-mount brake lamp - Sedan, removing and installing

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NOTE:

High-mount brake lamp is accessible from luggage compartment via panel opening below rear shelf.
Complete high-mount brake lamp must be replaced if LEDs are inoperative.

Removing

Do not press brake pedal.

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connection, High-Mount Brake Lamp, And Retaining Clips

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Disconnect electrical connection - 1 - at high-mount brake lamp - 2 -.
Release retaining clips - 3 - in direction of - arrow -.
Pull high-mount brake lamp downwards out of opening.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.