Tail Lamp, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Bumper Cover Tail Lamp Cap

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-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Turn the headlamp switch to "0".

NOTE:

To protect the paint in the area around the cap, tape it off with a soft cloth.

-- Push the cap -1- on the outer side -arrow- toward the inside.

-- Remove the cap and let it hang.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Tail Lamp Components

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-- Remove the tail lamp -2- from the bumper cover.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the central connector.