Section 256 (Interior Light System): Removal

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Sedan: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the Internal Trunk Release Handle.
2. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
  
  Fig 1: Removing A Part Of Luggage Compartment Door Trim (Sedan)
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3. Remove the 4 nuts.
4. Remove luggage compartment door outer garnish.
5. Disconnect the connector.
6. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration, disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling The Claw Towards The Inside Of The Vehicle (Sedan)
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Wagon: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT
HINT:
- Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
- Follow the same procedure for RH as for LH.
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Remove the 4 nuts.
  
  Fig 3: Removing The Back Door Trim (Wagon)
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3. Remove back door outer garnish.
4. Disconnect the connector.
5. Pull the claw towards the inside of the vehicle as shown in the illustration, disconnect the engagement of 2 claws, and remove the license plate light assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Pulling The Claw Towards The Inside Of The Vehicle (Wagon)
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Sedan: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Remove a part of luggage compartment door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting The Bulb Sockets (Sedan)
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Wagon: REMOVE LICENSE PLATE BULB
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Remove the back door trim.
2. Disconnect the bulb sockets and remove the bulbs.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting The Bulb Sockets (Wagon)
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