Sedan Model

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Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
Remove the trim panel - trunk lid. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Trunk Room Trim.>
NOTE: When removing the bulb only, remove the trim panel - trunk lid, then remove the bulb socket and the bulb.

CAUTION: Use a dry clean cloth so that no grease or water adheres to the glass portion of the bulb.

Fig 1: Removing Bulb Socket And Bulb
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Remove the garnish - trunk. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Trunk Lid Garnish.>
Remove the license plate light.
1. Release the claws and pull out the license plate light.
2. Disconnect the connector, and remove the license plate light.
  
  Fig 2: Removing License Plate Light
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Rotate the bulb socket in the direction of arrow shown in the figure to remove the license plate light bulb.
CAUTION: Use a dry clean cloth so that no grease or water adheres to the glass portion of the bulb.

Fig 3: Rotating Bulb Socket
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