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Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel.





3. Disconnect the stoplamp connector.





4. Remove the stoplamp switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the stoplamp switch.
2. Adjust the stoplamp switch. Refer to Stoplamp Switch Adjustment.





3. Connect the stoplamp switch connector.
4. Install the instrument panel lower trim panel.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).

6. Program the Transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in Keyless Entry.