Brake Lamp Switch -F-, WITH 5-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE: Removing

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-- Open clamp -2- and disconnect intake hose.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector And Intake Hose

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-- If equipped, disconnect the connector -1- and remove.

-- Remove the bolts -3- and the intake hose.

-- Pull the engine with a jerk out of the mounts first at the front -arrow 1-, then at the right rear -arrow 2- and finally at the left rear -arrow 3-.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Cover

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-- Carefully swivel engine cover out of rear area.

-- Remove the noise insulation or impact guard. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Lamp Switch

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-- Remove the screw -2- from the master brake cylinder.

-- Remove the Brake Lamp Switch -- -3- from under the brake master cylinder and from the clip -4-.