HOW TO REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
Oct 23, 2012 at 7:27 PM
2003 ACURA TL
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STOPLIGHT SWITCH
Locate stoplight switch, above brake pedal.
Disconnect wire connector.
Loosen stoplight switch lock nuts.
Turn stoplight switch outward until it comes off.
Install new switch.
Turn stoplight switch inward until plunger threaded end is touching pedal arm pad.
See Fig. 2 .
Back off switch 1/4 turn until clearance between threaded end and pedal end is .01" (0.3 mm).
Tighten lock nuts.
Ensure brakelights go off when pedal is released.
Locate stoplight switch, above brake pedal.
Disconnect wire connector.
Loosen stoplight switch lock nuts.
Turn stoplight switch outward until it comes off.
Install new switch.
Turn stoplight switch inward until plunger threaded end is touching pedal arm pad.
See Fig. 2 .
Back off switch 1/4 turn until clearance between threaded end and pedal end is .01" (0.3 mm).
Tighten lock nuts.
Ensure brakelights go off when pedal is released.
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Oct 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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