1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
3. Remove the rear spoiler..
4. Disconnect the connector.

5. While pressing the high-mount brake light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the high-mount brake light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the high-mount brake light and liftgate.

6. Detach all the high-mount brake light tabs and liftgate and remove the high-mount brake light from the liftgate.

CAUTION:
If the high-mount brake light is removed from the liftgate, the high-mount brake light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the high-mount brake light from the liftgate, hold the high-mount brake light on the lens side with a hand during servicing.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Air Bag System Service Warnings [Standard Deployment Control System]
Air Bag Module Inspection
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bag module, which may cause serious injury. Do not use a tester to inspect an
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Rear Beltline Molding Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
1. Fully open the rear door glass.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver and then detach the clip A in the
direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.
3. Pull up the rear belt line molding in the di ...