Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Stop Light Switch

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
3) Turn the stop light switch counterclockwise and remove the switch.





INSTALLATION
1) Make sure that the switch clip (green) is securely installed to the brake pedal bracket.





2) While pulling up the brake pedal, insert the stop light switch to the stopper (brown) at the brake pedal side until it stops. Turn the stop light switch clockwise and install the switch.








3) Pull up the brake pedal and make sure that play is 0.5 - 2 mm (0.020 - 0.079 in).
4) Connect the stop light switch connector.
5) Check that the brake light operate properly.

NOTE:
It is not necessary to check or adjust the clearance to the stop light switch because it is automatically adjusted at installation.

INSPECTION
1) Measure the resistance between stop light switch terminals.
^ Wagon model








^ Sedan model








2) If the stop light switch does not operate properly, replace with a new part.