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 LightPower Seat Switch Removal/Installation
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
1. Switch the ignition off (LOCK).
2. ...
Turn And Hazard Indicator Alarm
Purpose
The turn and hazard indicator alarm notifies the driver that a turn light
or the hazard warning lights are flashing.
Function
When the instrument cluster receives the turn signal/hazard warning indicator
light illumination request signal sent from the front body con ...
Liftgate Opener System
Outline
A liftgate opener system has been adopted in which the liftgate can be opened
just by pressing the liftgate opener switch.
The rear body control module (RBCM) performs liftgate opener system fail-safe..
Function
When the liftgate opener switch is pressed, the l ...