Removal [09/2014 - ]

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The following procedure is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY [09/2014 - ] - Step 1
2. REMOVE UPPER BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH MOULDING 
   1. Apply protective tape around the upper back door outside garnish moulding.
      Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape

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      *a	Protective Tape

   2. Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 3 claws to remove the upper back door outside garnish moulding.
3. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 2: Locating License Plate Light Assembly Connector And Claws

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   2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the license plate light assembly.
4. REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT BULB 
   1. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape into the license plate light lens hole, tilt it in the direction shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 claws to remove the license plate light lens.
      Fig 3: Identifying Protective Tape

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      *a	Protective Tape
      *b	Insert into the hole

   2. Remove the license plate light bulb.
      Fig 4: Identifying License Plate Light Bulb

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