Note
When replacing the license plate light bulb on the left, remove the license plate light on the right beforehand because the wire harness is short and the connector may drop inside the rear bumper. When replacing the bulb on the right, it is not necessary to remove the bulb on the left.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 2 claws and remove the license plate light assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
Turn the license plate light socket and bulb, in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration, to remove them.
Remove the license plate light bulb from the light socket.