Center Stop Lamp Assembly: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
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  1. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY (W/O REAR SPOILER LED) 
    1. Pull out the center stop light assy shown in the illustration.
    2. Disconnect connector.
      Fig 1: Removing Center Stop Lamp Assy (W/O Rear Spoiler Led)
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  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER (W/ REAR SPOILER LED) (See  REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY (W/ REAR SPOILER LED) (See  REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY  ) 
  4. REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY (W/ REAR SPOILER LED) 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and center stop light assy.
      Fig 2: Removing Luggage Compartment Door Cover (W/ Rear Spoiler Led)
      G02890991Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY (W/ REAR SPOILER LED) (See  REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY  ) 
RENDER: 1.0x

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