High Mounted STOPLAMP - Wagon

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the lift gate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the rubber plug.

Fig 1: Removing Rubber Plug
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear high mounted stoplamp nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Rear High Mounted Stoplamp Nuts
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Remove the rear high mounted stoplamp.
1. Remove the bulb connectors.
2. Remove the lamp assembly.
Fig 3: Removing Rear High Mounted Stoplamp
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CAUTION: To prevent water from entering the luggage compartment, make sure the rubber grommet is fully seated.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.