TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Braking Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment
Pedal Height
1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Driver's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
2. Turn the brake pedal position switch counterclockwise, and pull it back until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.
3. Remove the driver's side kick panel. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Scuff Plate/Service and Repair/Interior Trim
Removal/Installation - Front Door Sill Area
4. Remove the footrest. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Carpet/Service and Repair/Front Carpet Replacement
5. Remove the steering joint cover. See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Steering Column Removal and
Installation
6. Pull back the carpet, and find the cutout (A) in the insulation. Measure the pedal height (B) from the left side middle of the pedal pad (C) to the
floor (D) without the insulation.
7. Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the pushrod (B) in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height from the floor is reached. After
adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not adjust the pedal height with the pushrod pressed.
Brake Pedal Position Switch Clearance
8. Lift up on the brake pedal by hand. Push in the brake pedal position switch until its plunger is fully pressed (threaded end (A) touching the pad (B)
on the pedal arm). Turn the switch 45 ° clockwise to lock it. The gap between the brake pedal position switch and the pad is automatically adjusted
to 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) by locking the switch. Make sure the brake lights go off when the pedal is released.
9. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
