850 T-5R L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1995)
Braking Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair
Brake Light Switch, Replacement and Adjustment [LC]
NOTE: There are two types of brake light switch. The older model has to be adjusted manually. The later one is self-adjusting.
Replacing and adjusting brake light switch (older model), see LC1-LC4 Replacing brake light switch (later model), see LC5-LC10.
Brake light switch (older model)
Preparations [LC1]
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Check that ignition is switched off.
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Remove battery negative lead.
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Remove sound insulation.
Removal [LC2]
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Undo locknut to brake light switch.
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Unscrew brake light switch.
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Remove connector.
Installing [LC3]
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Depress brake pedal 12 mm (0.47"). Lock pedal in that position using a pedal jack.
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Screw in new brake light switch.
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Install connector.
Adjustment [LC4]
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Remove pedal jack and release brake pedal.
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Undo locknut if not already loose.
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Install battery negative lead if removed.