License Plate Light Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear finisher.
Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Removal Order Of License Plate Light

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Fig 2: Removing/Installing License Plate Light

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