Cargo Compartment Light Bulb Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

If the cargo compartment light bulb is removed without disconnecting the negative battery cable, the circuit may be shorted and the related parts such as the electrical supply unit (ESU) may be damaged. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before removing the cargo compartment light bulb.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
CAUTION:
- When inserting the remover tool in the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side trim, the remover tool could interfere with the trunk side trim and scratch or damage it. When removing the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim, apply protective tape to the trunk side trim.
To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape
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Insert the remover tool into the gap between the cargo compartment light and the trunk side trim.
Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the tab of the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim.

Fig 2: Moving Cargo Compartment Light
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Move the cargo compartment light in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the cargo compartment light from the trunk side trim.
Press the spring in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to detach the spring from the cargo compartment light bulb.

Fig 3: Pressing Spring
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CAUTION:
- If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the light bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the light bulb will be shortened. If the light bulb glass area is touched, wipe off any dirt using a soft cloth dampened with detergent diluted in water (approx. 5 %).
Remove the cargo compartment light bulb.
Install in the reverse order of removal.