HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Sedan without Rear Spoiler): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 claws.
  
  Fig 1: Locating High Mounted Stop Light Assembly Claws
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2. Disengage the 2 claws.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the high mounted stop light assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Locating High Mounted Stop Light Assembly Claws
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REMOVE HIGH MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULB
1. Turn the high mounted stop light socket and bulb, in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, to remove them.
2. Remove the high mounted stop light bulb from the light socket.
  
  Fig 3: Turning High Mounted Stop Light Socket And Bulb
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