Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation: Hatchback-5HB

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the trunk covering. (See TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk board. (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Remove the trunk end trim. (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk side upper trim. (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the nut.

Fig 1: Rear Combination Light Nut With Torque Specification
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Insert the remover tool into the service hole at the position shown in the figure.

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Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover tab from the rear combination light.

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Remove the service hole cover.
Remove the screws in the order of (1) and (2).

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CAUTION:
- When removing the rear combination light from the body, it could interfere with the body and cause scratching or damage to the body. When removing the rear combination light from the body, apply protective tape to the body.
To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and pull out the pin and the hook from the body.

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Remove the grommets.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.