Center Mounted Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

High Mounted Stoplamp

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair




2
CAUTION: Always protect paintwork and glass when removing exterior components.
Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
- Carefully cut through the sealant using a glazing knife.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the washer jet hose.




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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the washer jet.

Installation
1 Install the washer jet.
2 Carefully remove the sealant from the body to leave a smooth surface.
3 Install the high mounted stoplamp.
- Check for correct alignment.
4 Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
5 Apply etch primer to any bare metal.
6 Apply primer over the etch primer.
7 Apply activator to the high mounted stoplamp.
8 Fit a pre-cut nozzle to the sealer cartridge, remove the lid, shake out the crystals and fit the cartridge to the applicator gun.




9 Apply an 8.0 mm ( 0.30 in ) wide continuous bead of sealant, 15.0 mm ( 0.60 in ) in, from the outer edge of the high mounted stoplamp as shown.

10 Install the high mounted stoplamp.
- Connect the washer jet hose.
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.

11 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair