Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Stop Light Switch

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2) Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
3) Loosen the nuts, unscrew the stop light switch, and remove stop light switch.





INSTALLATION
1) Install the stop light switch onto the bracket with screws and position it with the nut.
2) Adjust the stop light switch position, and then tighten the nut.





INSPECTION

CHECK SPECIFIED POSITION
1) If the stop light switch does not operate properly (or if it is not secured at the specified position), replace with a new part.





2) Measure the clearance between the threaded end of the stop light switch and the stopper.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.





3) If it is not within the specification, adjust it by adjusting the position of the stop light switch.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to rotate the stop light switch.

CHECK RESISTANCE
1) Measure the resistance of stop light switch.








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

ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the stop light switch position until the clearance between the threaded end of the stop light switch and stopper (A) becomes 0.8 mm (0.031 in). Then, tighten the lock nut.