3. Trunk panel and taillight removal – (a) open the hatch and remove the interior carpet liner. (b) use plastic trim tools to loosen the weather stripping around the
left and right trunk panels. Detach the upper and lower trunk panel from (4) snap clips by gently pulling towards the center. (c) Behind the panels you can access
the brake lights. Using an 8mm socket remove (2) nuts from the taillight behind the trim panels, both sides. (d) Underneath the taillight, using 10 mm socket,
remove (1) bolt connecting to fascia, both sides. Figure 4.
4. Fascia removal - use plastic trim tools to remove the fascia starting at the outer edges near the wheel wells and gently pull the fascia. Disconnect wiring harness
on passenger side if present, see Figure 5. Carefully set the fascia aside for reinstallation.