PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Handle components indoors as much as possible to prevent foreign matter from entering and adhering to rear combination light assembly components.
Do not reuse parts which have reduced fastening ability due to thread damage.
Do not touch the inner surface of the lens and metallic surfaces as much as possible, or they may become dirty
Do not allow metallic surfaces to become dirty, as such surfaces become damaged even if they are only lightly wiped with a soft cloth.
When installing components, make sure that the wire harness is not pinched or pulled.
Do not use solvent to clean components. Only clean them with a dry cloth.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT RETAINER LH
| *a | Wire Harness Clamp |
| *b | Guide |
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Detach the 2 guides and remove the rear combination light retainer LH.
REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Note
Prevention of static electricity is required during this procedure.
Use static electricity countermeasures SST (desktop antistatic mat set) and observe all precautions to prevent damage to the system by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Perform work using clean rubber gloves.
Do not touch the rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly LH connector with bare hands.
Turn the connector cap counterclockwise until it stops to disconnect the connector cap.
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 2 wire harness clamps and remove the rear combination light socket and wire sub-assembly LH.