Repair Procedure

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Stop Lamp Switch Removal

1. Slide the driver's seat to its rear most limit.





2. Carefully release the center pin of the three push pin clips (shown in photo 2) from the bottom undercover and remove the clips.

CAUTION
Use care. Do not damage or lose the clips.





3. Carefully pull the unattached portion of the undercover down to gain access to the stop lamp switch. Do not remove the clip at the outer kick panel (indicated by arrow in photo 3).

CAUTION
Use care. Do not break the bottom undercover.





4. Remove the stop lamp switch by rotating it counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the stop lamp switch.

CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE OR DAMAGE THE SWITCH RETAINER (PEDAL CLIP).

IT IS NOT REUSABLE AND MUST BE REPLACED IF REMOVED.

CAUTION
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PARTS CLEANER.

Cleaning the connector and the pedal pad requires the use of a specific Mitsubishi approved parts cleaner. Use only the part number listed below during this recall procedure.

^ A999ZC1X03C Brake Parts Cleaner, Non-chlorinated.

CAUTION
DO NOT USE A CHLORINATED PARTS CLEANER. CHLORINATED PARTS CLEANERS MAY HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON PLASTIC COMPONENTS (CONNECTOR, WIRING HARNESS, ETC.).

CAUTION
USING A RAG, COMPLETELY COVER THE WIRING HARNESS TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY PARTS CLEANER. THOROUGHLY WIPE WITH A CLEAN, DRY CLOTH IMMEDIATELY AFTER SPRAYING.

NOTE:
When using parts cleaner during the following steps, use a rag to protect nearby surfaces.





6. Use aerosol parts cleaner to degrease the electrical connector contacts and body. Fit a straw attachment to the nozzle to control spray accuracy.

7. Wipe the sprayed components and general area dry using a clean rag. Then allow everything to air dry for at least one minute.

NOTE:
Use a new, clean rag for each step. A used rag can contaminate the connector.





8. Degrease the pedal clip and pedal clip bracket as shown.

9. Wipe the sprayed components and general area dry using a clean rag. Then allow everything to air dry for at least one minute.

Stop Lamp Switch Installation

1. Using CLEAN gloves or a CLEAN rag to protect it from contamination, attach the connector to the switch. An audible click will indicate that the connector is snapped fully into place.





2. While holding the brake pedal at the full released position, insert the new stop lamp switch into the retaining clip until the switch body contacts the pedal stopper. Rotate the switch assembly clockwise approx 1/8 of a turn to lock it in place (shown in photo 2).





3. Using a feeler gauge, confirm the gap between the stop lamp switch body and pedal stopper is 0.5 - 1.5 mm (see photo 3). If the gap is too small, release the switch by turning it counterclockwise and create a small gap (approx. 0.5 mm) gap between the switch body and pedal stopper. Then lock it in place. Recheck the gap.

4. Turn the ignition switch on and confirm that the stop lamps illuminate only when the brake pedal is depressed. Turn the ignition switch off.

5. Install the bottom undercover and push pin clips.