NOTE:
Fogging or condensation on the inside of the rear combination lights may occur due to a natural phenomenon occurring as a result of a temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the combination lights. However, it has no effect on the light performance because the temperature inside the rear combination lights rises after illuminating the brake/taillight bulbs or a period of time has elapsed.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position shown in the figure.

3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the service hole cover tab and trunk side trim.

4. Pull out the service hole cover in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and pull out the service hole cover hook from the trunk side trim.

5. Remove the service hole cover.
6. Disconnect the connectors.

7. Remove the nuts.

8. To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When the rear combination light is removed from the body, perform the procedure after affixing protective tape to the body. Otherwise, the body could interfere with the rear combination light and cause scratching or damage to the body.

9. Pull the rear combination light in the direction of the arrow (5) shown in the figure and remove the rear combination light hook from the clip.

10. Pull out the rear combination light pin.

11. Remove the rear combination light.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Rear Combination Light
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Purpose
The license plate lights shine light on the license plate during nighttime
driving.
Function
The license plate lights illuminate in conjunction with the operation of
the light switch.
Construction
The license plate lights are installed to the liftgate.
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1. Drain the transfer oil..
2. Remove the transfer from the vehicle..
3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the lip area of the oil seal
(LH) as shown in the figure and remove the oil seal (LH).
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The TCM detects the vehicle conditions and performs calculations and processing
based on input information from each type of sensor and switch.
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