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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the lower crash pad.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Remove the knee airbag.

    (Refer to Restraint - "AIR BAG MODULE ")

  4. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).
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  5. Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow.
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  6. Turn stop lamp switch 45° counterclockwise and remove it.
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  7. Inspect a removed stop lamp switch along the below procedures.
  1. Confirm a normal connection with terminal part
    • A confirmation can be made to see if the connector has been secured properly and if a connection mark is present.
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  2. Perform the inspection of parts resistance
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Resistance (Ω) 3-4 1-2
Plunger depressed (switch turned OFF) Infinite 0
Plunger released (switch turned On) 0 Infinite
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