Stop Light Switch: Installation

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INSTALL STOP LIGHT SWITCH
1. Temporarily install the stop light switch with the lock nut.
  NOTE: Insert the stop light switch with a force of less than 17 N*m (170 kgf*cm 12 ft.*lbf).
2. Rotate the stop light switch clockwise 90° to install it to the adjuster.
  Standard:
  
  1.5 to 2.6 mm (0.0590 to 0.102 in.)
  NOTE:
  - When the stop light switch is rotated clockwise, make sure the stop light switch moves outward less than 1 pitch (pitch: distance between 2 screw threads).
  - Rotate the stop light switch with a torque of 1.5 N*m (15 kgf*cm.13 in.*lbf).
  - Do not allow silicon grease to contact the stop light switch.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Stop Light Switch With Lock Nut
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Connect the stop light switch connector.
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