Repair procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Identifying Stop Lamp Switch Connector
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Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Locking Plate
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Turn stop lamp switch 45° counterclockwise and remove it.

Fig 3: Turning Stop Lamp Switch
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