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Stoplight Switch

NOTE: Improper stoplight switch adjustment may cause brake drag, heat buildup and excessive brake lining wear.
  1. Remove accelerator pedal retaining nuts. Move pedal aside.
  2. With the brake pedal fully released, insert the stoplight switch into the brake pedal bracket until the switch plunge is fully depressed into the barrel.
  3. Twist switch clockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
  4. The plunger should extend out of the barrel of the switch about 0.04" (1.0 mm).
  5. Install accelerator pedal to the dash panel. Install and tighten retaining nuts.
  6. Inspect stoplights for proper operation.
Fig 1: Locating Stoplight Switch
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