Rear Mount Camera Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

The connectivity master unit (CMU) determines the presence/non-presence of a rear mount camera and records it based on the communication status when the ignition is switched ON (engine off or on) or to the ACC position for the first time after the negative battery cable is connected.
If the negative battery cable is connected while the connectivity master unit (CMU) has recorded the non-presence of the rear mount camera and thereafter a rear mount camera is installed, the installed rear mount camera will not operate.
When installing or removing the rear mount camera, always disconnect the negative battery cable, and after the servicing is completed, switch the ignition to ACC or ON (engine off or on) to allow the connectivity master unit (CMU) to record the presence/non-presence of the rear mount camera.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the service hole cover.

Fig 1: Installing Service Hole Cover
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Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Rear Mount Camera
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Press the rear mount camera tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the rear mount camera in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the rear mount camera tabs from the liftgate.

Fig 3: Pressing Rear Mount Camera Tabs
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Remove the rear mount camera from the liftgate.
Install in the reverse order of removal.