| Removal |
| 1. |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. |
| 2. |
Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") |
| 3. |
Remove the knee airbag. (Refer to Restraint - "Knee airbag (KAB) module") |
| 4. |
Disconnect the brake lamp switch connector (A).
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| 5. |
Pull the locking plate (A) as indicated by the arrow and then turn brake switch (B) 45° clockwise and remove it.
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| 6. |
Inspect a removed stop lamp switch along the below procedures.
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| Installation |
| 1. |
Fix the brake pedal arm and insert fully the brake switch so that the contact part is invisible.
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| 2. |
After inserting, turn the brake switch 45° counterclockwise, and then assemble locking plate by pushing.
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| 3. |
Confirm the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket.
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| 4. |
Install the stop lamp switch connector (A).
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| Inspection |
1. Fuse inspection
Mount the test fuse to the switch fuse and relay fuse part to confirm a normal joint fit.


2. KDS Data Analysis
| 1. |
Analyze KDS data and check for any abnormality with the stop lamp switch.
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3. Inspection of connector by each part
Check for damage, terminal surge or incomplete connection in each connector.
[Engine room junction box]

[ABS/VDC control module]

4. Inspect the stop lamp circuit
Connect probe to each terminal wire and confirm oscilloscope waveform.
[Stop lamp switch input/output]

[Oscilloscope waveform screen]

Electric Parking Brake (EPB)