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Stop Light Switch: Removal

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CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
  4. Remove the stop light switch.
    1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
    2. Remove the stop light switch by turning it counterclockwise.
      Fig 1: Removing Stop Light Switch
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