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Hatchback (5HB)

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Locating License Plate Light Connector
    G11449560Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. While pressing the license plate light tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2), and detach the license plate light tabs from the liftgate.
    Fig 2: Detaching License Plate Light Tabs
    G11449561Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the license plate light from the liftgate, the license plate light could fall off and be damaged. Remove the license plate light from the liftgate while holding the license plate light on the lens side with a hand.
  5. Remove the license plate light.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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