Repair Procedures: Removal

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Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to " Replacement ")
Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).

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Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow.

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Turn stop lamp switch (A) 45° counterclockwise and remove it.

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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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