Lighting (ext)

Stop Light Switch

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Components COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION
Removal REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) Turn the stop light switch assembly counterclockwise and remove the stop light switch assembly.

Inspection INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.


Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Condition

Specified Condition

1 - 2

Pushed

10 kΩ or higher

Not pushed

Below 1 Ω

3 - 4

Pushed

Below 1 Ω

Not pushed

10 kΩ or higher

Text in Illustration

*1

Component without harness connected

(Stop Light Switch Assembly)

If the result is not as specified, replace the stop light switch assembly.

Installation INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Insert the stop light switch assembly until the rod hits the pedal.

NOTICE:

When inserting the stop light switch assembly, support the pedal from behind so that the pedal is not depressed.

(b) Make a quarter turn clockwise to install the stop light switch assembly.

Torque:

1,5 N·m {15 kgf·cm, 13 in·lbf}

or less

NOTICE:

When inserting the stop light switch assembly, support the pedal from behind so that the pedal is not depressed.

(c) Connect the connector.

(d) Check the protrusion of the rod.

Protrusion of the rod:

1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)

If the protrusion is not as specified, adjust it.

NOTICE:

Do not depress the brake pedal.

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