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High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Coupe


Object Number: 1657961  Size: MF

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Preliminary Procedure

Remove the interior rear trim panel shelf. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Acoustic Foam Backing

Tip

  1. Using a flat-bladed tool, release the glue from the foam between the 2 speaker grilles securing the acoustic foam backing to the trim shelf in order to access the CHMSL.
  2. Upon reassembly of the acoustic foam backing, use a hot glue gun in order to re-attach the acoustic foam to the underside of the trim panel shelf.

2

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Retainer

Tip

  1. Release the two rearward retainers securing the CHMSL to the rear trim shelf.
  2. Roll the CHMSL forward and release the CHMSL from the lower trim shelf j-hooks.

3

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Assembly

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Sedan


Object Number: 1572320  Size: MF

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Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the rear compartment lid trim, if equipped.

1

High Mounted Stop Lamp Body Harness Connector

Tip
Disconnect the connector from the lamp assembly.

2

CHMSL Nuts

Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

3

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Assembly

High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement Convertible


Object Number: 1847148  Size: SF

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Preliminary Procedure

Remove the rear compartment lid trim, if equipped.

1

Rear Spoiler / High Mounted Stop Lamp Nuts (Qty: 5)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)

2

Rear Spoiler Integral Clip

Procedure

Secure the integral clip first, prior to installing the nuts.

3

Rear Spoiler / High Mounted Stop Lamp

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector before the spoiler is removed.