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LAMP, Center High Mounted Stop: Removal: Patriot

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Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Liftgate Wire Harness Connector
GC0084743Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) (2) to the top of the outer liftgate panel.
  3. Pull the CHMSL away from the liftgate far enough to access and disconnect the washer supply hose (5) from the barbed nipple of the rear washer nozzle at the back of the lamp housing.
  4. Disconnect the liftgate wire harness connector (4) from the back of the lamp housing.
  5. Remove the CHMSL from the liftgate.