High Mounted Stoplamp

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL .
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

Fig 1: High Mounted Stoplamp Components Removal Sequence (Items 1-3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: High Mounted Stoplamp Components Removal Sequence (Items 4-6)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
To install the wiper arm assembly, cycle and park the rear windshield wiper. The wiper blade must rest between the diagonal defogger lines.