1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the rear pillar trim (see "Removal and installation trunk trims").
3. Squeeze the latch…
4. …and disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear light terminal.
5. Unscrew the plastic holder of the rear light in the luggage compartment.
6. Remove the two screws securing the rear light to the pillar…
Note: This is the location of the outer tail light mounting screws.
7. …and, having overcome the force of the plastic retainer, remove the lamp.
8. Install the new light and all previously removed parts in reverse order.