Removal & Installation (Celica)
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- Remove necessary components for access to brakelight switch.
- Brakelight switch is located near top of brake pedal. Disconnect electrical connector at brakelight switch. Rotate brakelight switch counterclockwise and remove brakelight switch from mounting bracket.
- Install brakelight switch in mounting bracket until brakelight switch contacts the cushion. Rotate brakelight switch clockwise approximately 1/4 turn to install brakelight switch in mounting bracket. Using feeler gauge, measure clearance between cushion and brakelight switch to determine the protrusion of the rod on brakelight switch. See Fig 1. Clearance should be.020-.102" (.50-2.60 mm).
- Depress brake pedal and ensure brakelights come on. Release brake pedal. Ensure brakelights go off.