Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 05 (BRAKES)
PROCEDURES
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Brake Light Switch Test
NOTE:
First, ensure brake light is good.
Remove the LH inner fender. Refer to
BODY
sec-
tion.
Disconnect brake light switch connector.
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1. Brake light switch connector
Check switch operation as follows.
BRAKE SWITCH
POSITION
PIN
RESISTANCE
Firmly pushed
0.2
max.
Released
1
2
Infinite (OL)
If switch is defective, replace with a new one.
If the switch test good, verify wire continuity be-
tween brake switch and ECM.
ECM
CONNECTOR
PIN
BRAKE
SWITCH PIN
RESISTANCE
B-23
RED
Close to 0
Brake Light Switch Removal
The brake switch is located on the rear master
cylinder and cannot be adjusted.
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1. Brake light switch
Remove LH and RH footwells. Refer to
BODY
section.
Cut locking ties securing brake light switch wires.
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Disconnect brake light switch connector.
Place a container under brake light switch area to
catch brake fluid.
Unscrew brake light switch from master cylinder.
CAUTION: When brake light switch is removed,
cleanliness must be observed. Clean area be-
fore disassembly.
Discard the sealing washers.
Brake Light Switch Installation
For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
However, pay attention to the following.
Install the brake light switch using two
NEW
seal-
ing washers.
Fill and bleed the brake system. Refer to
BRAKE
BLEEDING
in this section.
Check for leaks and make sure the brakes operate
normally before driving.
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