Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
REMOVE LUGGAGE LOCK CONTROL CABLE PLATE (w/ Handle)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the luggage lock control cable plate.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE (w/ Handle)
Disconnect the luggage compartment door inside handle from the luggage door lock control cable sub-assembly.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSIST GRIP
Detach the 2 claws and open the cover.
Remove the 2 screws and luggage compartment door assist grip.
REMOVE SWITCH BEZEL (w/ Power Trunk Lid System)
Detach the 2 claws and remove the switch bezel.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
Remove the 15 clips and luggage compartment door cover.
REMOVE REAR LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 4 nuts and rear light assembly LH.
Note
When removing the rear light assembly LH, be careful not to damage the clip.
If a clip is damaged or becomes detached from the vehicle, replace it with a new one.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE REAR LIGHT GASKET LH
Remove the rear light gasket LH from the rear light lens and body LH.
REMOVE BACK UP LIGHT BULB
Turn the rear light socket and wire in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and remove the socket.
Remove the back up light bulb from the rear light socket and wire.
REMOVE REAR LIGHT SOCKET AND WIRE
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the guide and remove the rear light socket and wire.