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Light - Brake - Center High Mounted - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the backlight glass. See GLASS - BACKLIGHT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    CAUTION: When performing this procedure, make sure not to break the H-clips at the top of the backlight glass so that the new CHMSL can be installed onto the old backlight glass later.
  2. Press down the 2 clips on the CHMSL assembly to remove it from backlight glass.
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  3. Remove remaining urethane from backlight assembly using a winged scrapper set.
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  4. Remove the double sided tape residue on the locators (x2) area.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Eraser Wheel
    • Battery Powered Drill - 1126456-00-A
    • Winged Scraper Set - 1080601-00-A
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  5. Remove all spacer pads (x11).
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  6. Remove remaining urethane from liftgate body using a winged scrapper set.
    NOTE: Make sure the residual urethane is 1 mm or less in thickness.
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  7. Clean all mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes.
    NOTE: Remove any finger prints or markings that will be visible under the CHMSL.
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