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.
High Mount Brake Light
License Plate LightLiftgate Side Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the fastener A.
3. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the liftgate side trim
in the direction of the arrow (1) while detaching clips B.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, detach tabs C while pulling the
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Vacuum Pump [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
Ensures vacuum required for braking force to compensate for the decrease
in intake manifold vacuum applied to the power brake unit caused by the retard
intake valve closing.
Construction
The vacuum pump is installed to the rear housing.
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Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection
Visual Inspection
1. Remove the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1..
2. Visually inspect the MAF sensor for the following:
Damage, cracks, soiling
Rusted sensor terminal
Bent sensor terminal
If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor
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