Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation

NOTE:

Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating a rear turn light or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert the remover tool into the service hole at the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Remover Tool Into Service Hole At Position
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Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover tab from the rear combination light.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Service Hole Cover Tab From Rear Combination Light
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Remove the service hole cover.
Remove the screws in the order of (1) and (2).

Fig 3: Removing Screws
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CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 4: Affixing Protective Tape To Position
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Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the pin and the hook from the body.

Fig 5: Pulling Rear Combination Light
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Pull out the rear combination light short-cord from the hook.

Fig 6: Pulling Out Rear Combination Light Short-Cord From Hook
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Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure.
Pull out the cover in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector
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Remove the grommets.

Fig 8: Removing Grommets
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Install in the reverse order of removal.