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WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Subaru Outback and 2007 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the clip.

Fig 1: Locating Clips
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While pressing the section (A), insert your finger or a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with tape into the clearance (B) to remove claws in the order of (C), (D), (E), and remove the rear combination cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Section And Claws Of Rear Combination Cover
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Remove the two bolts, and then detach the rear combination light by pulling it to the rear side of vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Combination Light Bolts
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After turning the sockets of the tail/stop light bulbs and rear turn signal light bulbs, remove the rear combination light.