IS F V8-5.0L (2UR-GSE) (2008)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
LIGHTING (EXT): STOP LIGHT SWITCH: REMOVAL
LIGHTING
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system
See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal
4. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Driver Side Knee
Airbag Assembly/Removal
8. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop light switch assembly.