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Stoplight Switch: Removal

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CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the stoplight switch. See Fig 1 . Remove the retainer from the brake pedal pin.
  3. Remove the stoplight switch and the pushrod to the power brake booster from the brake pedal pin. Unsnap the stoplight switch from the power brake booster pushrod. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Identifying Stoplight Switch Components
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