Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing High-Mounted Stoplamp Assembly

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Remove the high-mounted stoplamp assembly.
1. Remove and discard the screws and washers.
  
  Fig 2: Removing High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Holder From Lamp Assembly
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Remove the high-mounted stoplamp bulb holder from the lamp assembly by disengaging the snaps.

Fig 3: Removing Bulb(s)
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Remove the bulb(s).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.