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HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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2016 – MX-5 – Body and Accessories

HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

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

3. Disconnect the connector.

4. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the body panel.

5. While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the clip in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the clip tabs from the body panel.

NOTE:

  • The tab can be pressed easily by inserting a deep socket or equivalent into the hollow of the body panel and covering the clip tab.

6. Cut the gasket of the high-mount brake light using a remover tool.

NOTE:

  • Clean away the remaining gasket on the contact surface after removing the high-mount brake light.

7. Remove the high-mount brake light.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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