Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn the light switch into neutral position.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the component surfaces.

When positioning a prying tool, put commercially available adhesive tape, for example, over the component in the visible area.

-- If necessary, position a narrow screwdriver at the side opening.

-- Pry up the cover -1- in the -direction of the arrow-.

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Remove the nuts -2-.

-- Pivot the Left Tail Lamp 2 -MX5- -1- outward out of the rear lid opening.