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2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

License Plate Light Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION License Plate Light Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lens, then remove the license plate light bulb.
  3. Detach the license plate light from the rear bumper.
  4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Disconnect the license plate light connector and remove the license plate light.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing Lens, And License Plate Light Bulb
    G03703284Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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