Remove/install center high-mounted stop lamp - AR82.10-P-5375RT

MODEL 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Remove/Install Components

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	Removing
1	Open tailgate
2	Remove stop plug (1)	Avoid damaging paint!
3	Remove bolts (3)	Avoid damaging paint! Screw bolts (3) in through the holes (arrow A). Do not drop the bolts (3) in the rear-end door.
4	Pull off clamps (2)	Do not drop in the rear-end door.
5	Close rear-end door
6	Pull center high-mounted stop lamp (E21) far enough out until the electrical connector is visible	Avoid damaging paint!
7	Detach electrical connector from center high-mounted stop lamp (E21)
	Install
8.1	Fit clips (2) into center high-mounted stop lamp (E21)	Only if the center high-mounted stop lamp (E21) is used again. Ensure that the clips (2) are correctly seated. Install longer end (arrow B) of the clips (2) upwards.
9.1	Screw in screws (3)	Only if the center high-mounted stop lamp (E21) is used again.
10	Connect electrical connector
11	Insert center high-mounted stop lamp (E21)	The center high-mounted stop lamp (E21) must latch audibly into place.