Section 258 (Stop Lamp System): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

w/o Spoiler: REMOVE HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Insert the clip remover in the position as shown in the illustration, pull it upwards, and disconnect the engagement of the 2 front claws.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Engagement Of Front Claws
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2. Pull the center stop light assembly in the direction as shown in the illustration, and disconnect the engagement of 4 claws.
3. Separate the connector, and remove the center stop light assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Engagement Of Claws
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w/o Spoiler: REMOVE HI-MOUNTED STOP LIGHT BULB
HINT:

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Only if there is a specified procedure for installation it is shown.
1. Remove center stop light assembly.
2. Remove the bulb sockets and bulbs.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Hi-Mounted Stop Light Bulb
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