1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
3. Disconnect the connector.

4. While pressing the license plate light tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tab and liftgate.

CAUTION:
If the license plate light is removed from the liftgate, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the liftgate, hold the license plate light on lens side with a hand during servicing.
5. Remove the license plate light.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
License Plate Light Bulb Removal/Installation
PID/Data Monitor Inspection [Adaptive Front Lighting System (Afs)]Rear Combination Light Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may
occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference
between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has
no effect on the light performance because ...
Abbreviations
AAS
Active Adaptive Shift
ABS
Antilock Brake System
ABDC
After Bottom Dead Center
ACC
Accessories
AFS
Adaptive Front Lighting System
ALC
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Differential [C66 M R]
Purpose, Function
The differential absorbs the rotation speed of the inside and outside wheel
of a wheel set when the vehicle is cornering.
Construction
Operation
Driving in a straight line
Cornering
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