1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5].)
2. Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3. Disconnect the connector.
4. While pressing the license plate light tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the license plate light in the direction of arrow (2) to detach the license plate light tabs from the trunk lid.CAUTION:
If the license plate light is removed from the trunk lid, the license plate light may fall off and be damaged. When removing the license plate light from the trunk lid, hold the license plate light on the lens side with a hand during servicing.
5. Remove the license plate light.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.