Stop Light Switch: Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Subaru Tribeca. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the stop light switch position until the clearance between the threaded end of the stop light switch and stopper (A) becomes 0.8 mm (0.031 in). Then, tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Adjusting Stop Light Switch Position Until Clearance Between Threaded End Of Stop Light Switch And Stopper - 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
NOTE:
Tighten lock nut B until the threaded end of switch contacts the stopper. Hold the switch so that it does not rotate, and loosen the lock nut B approx. 60°. The clearance (A) will become 0.3 mm (0.012 in).