Inboard Light Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the trunk lid trim. (4 door) (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the service hole cover. (5 door)

Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Inboard Light With Torque Specifications

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REMOVAL ORDER OF INBOARD LIGHT

Removal Order	Part
1	Nut
2	Bracket
3	Connector
4	Inboard light (See Inboard Light Installation Note .)
5	Socket
6	Back-up light bulb

Install in the reverse order of removal.