Liftgate Light Removal/Installation

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NOTE:

Fogging or dew condensation may occur on the inside of the liftgate light because of a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the liftgate light. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the phenomenon is resolved when temperature inside the liftgate light rises after the back-up light turns on or a period of time has elapsed.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Door lock switch (liftgate) (with door lock switch (liftgate)) (See DOOR LOCK SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 1: Liftgate Light Nuts With Torque Specification
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Remove the nuts.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, the liftgate light could contact the liftgate and damage it. Apply protective tape to the liftgate before removing the liftgate light from the liftgate.
To prevent scratches, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, the liftgate light could fall off and be damaged. When removing the liftgate light from the liftgate, hold the liftgate light on the lens side with a hand.
Remove the liftgate light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the grommet.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.