BRAKELIGHT Switch: Installation
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- Install the brakelight switch (1) to the brake pedal bracket (3). Secure the brakelight switch (1) using one lock nut (2). See Figure . Do not tighten at this time.
- Adjust the brakelight switch clearance.
- Connect brakelight switch harness connector.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten clamp bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Turn brakelight switch (2) until the switch lightly contacts the pedal stopper. See Fig 1 .
- Verify the distance between the end of the brakelight switch plunger and the end of the threaded portion of the brakelight switch is 0.02-0.094" (0.5-2.4 mm). See Fig 1 .
- Tighten brakelight switch (1) lock nut (2) to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Figure .