BRAKE LIGHT/TAILLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note
•  The LED-type brake light/taillight cannot be replaced as a single unit. If there is any malfunction in the LED, replace the rear combination light as a single unit. (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

2.  Partially peel back the trunk side trim. (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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4.  Remove the brake light/taillight bulb.

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Caution
•  The bulb reaches high temperatures when illuminated. If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)(See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].)

2.  Perform the following procedure:

When removing brake light/taillight bulb (LH):
1.  Remove the service hole cover (LH).
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When removing brake light/taillight bulb (RH):
1.  Turn the knob counterclockwise and release the lock.
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2.  Pull out the tabs of the service hole cover (RH) from the trunk side trim, and remove the service hole cover (RH).

3.  Turn the socket counterclockwise and remove it in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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4.  Remove the brake light/taillight bulb.

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Caution
•  The bulb reaches high temperatures when illuminated. If there is oil or dirt on the surface of the bulb, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.