Removal & Installation (4Runner)

Disconnect electrical connector at brakelight switch. Brakelight switch is located near top of brake pedal. Loosen lock nut on brakelight switch. Remove brakelight switch from mounting bracket.
Install brakelight switch in mounting bracket. Rotate brakelight switch inward until it lightly contacts stopper on brake pedal. Rotate brakelight switch counterclockwise one revolution.
Ensure brakelight switch clearance between brakelight switch and stopper on brake pedal is.020-.094" (.51-2.39 mm). See Fig 1. Tighten lock nut on brakelight switch. Install electrical connector on brakelight switch. Ensure brakelights are off when brake pedal is released and brakelights come on when brake pedal is depressed.

Fig 1: Checking Brakelight Switch Clearance (4Runner)
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