Stop Light Switch: Removal

CAUTION: Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" article. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the knee airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module.>
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
Remove the stop light switch.
1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
2. Remove the stop light switch by turning it counterclockwise.
  
  Fig 1: Turning Stop Light Switch
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