Brake Light Switch: Adjustments

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the knee bolster.
3. Remove the following components from the I/P carrier:
^ The plastic retainer
^ The left side air ventilation duct
^ The screw
^ The left side air outlet duct
4. Disconnect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
5. Loosen the locknut for the stoplamp switch (1).





6. Connect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
7. Inspect the brake lights.
^ If the brake lights illuminate when an assistant depresses the brake pedal, the operation is normal.
^ If the brake lights do not illuminate when the brake pedal is released, the operation is normal.
8. Inspect the brake pedal free play.
9. Inspect the brake pedal reserve distance.
10. Adjust the pedal height.
11. Turn the stoplamp switch (2) until the switch lightly contacts the pedal stopper.
12. Turn the stoplamp switch back one turn.
13. Ensure the distance between the end of the stoplamp switch plunger and the end of the threaded portion of the stoplamp switch is within 0.5 - 2.4 mm (0.02 - 0.094 inch).
14. Tighten the locknut (1) for the stoplamp switch.
^ Tighten the locknut to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
15. Install the left side air outlet duct to the I/P. Secure the outlet duct with the screw.
16. Install the left side air ventilation duct to the I/P. Secure the ventilation duct with the plastic retainer.
17. Install the knee bolster.
18. Connect the negative battery cable.