Removal

LIGHTING (EXT): STOP LIGHT SWITCH: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

4. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop light switch assembly.