Lamp - Hatchback
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WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Open the liftgate.
- On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, power down the 12 volt system, Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Disconnect the negative 12-volt battery cable.
- Unsnap the plastic covers over the two mounting holes (1) used to secure the upper trim cover to the inner liftgate panel above the glass.
- Remove the two screws that secure the upper trim cover to the inner liftgate panel.
- Pull the upper trim cover away from the liftgate far enough to access the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (2) secured to the back of the trim cover.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the connector receptacle on the left end of the CHMSL socket plate.
- Remove the two screws that secure the CHMSL to the back of the upper trim cover.
- Remove the CHMSL from the back of the upper trim cover.