Repair Procedures: Removal

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

Fig 1: Disconnecting 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 45° Counterclockwise And Remove
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Inspect a removed stop lamp switch along the below procedures.

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. See (Fig 4).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Normal Connection With Terminal Part
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Perform the inspection of parts resistance

Fig 5: Checking Stop Lamp Switch Resistance

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Resistance (Ω)	3-4	1-2
Non rod protruded (switch turned OFF)	Infinite	0
Rod protruded (switch turned On)	0	Infinite