Technical Service Instructions
I. OPERATION FLOW CHART
II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
A. AFFECTED VIN RANGE
III. PREPARATION
A. PARTS
B. TOOLS
IV. COMPONENTS
V. WORK PROCEDURE
A. SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1. RECORD THE RADIO STATION PRESETS
2. DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
Wait ninety (90) seconds before proceeding to the next step.
3. REMOVE THE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
(a) Using the nylon pry tool, disengage the 7 claws and 3 clips.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
(c) Remove the scuff plate.
4. REMOVE THE COWL SIDE TRIM SUBASSEMBLY LH
5. REMOVE THE INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
(a) Remove the bolt and the screw
(b) Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
(c) Disengage the 5 claws and the 4 clips.
(d) Remove the instrument finish panel subassembly lower.
(e) Disconnect the connectors.
6. REMOVE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Disconnect the connector from the brake light switch.
(b) Loosen the lock nut.
(c) Remove the light switch from the brake pedal support.
7. INSTALL THE NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
(a) Install the new light switch into the brake pedal support.
1. Rotate the light switch so that the clearance between the thread portion tip and the area where the pedal makes contact is between 0.5 and 2.6 mm (0.020 in. and 0.102 in.).
2. Tighten the lock nut.
Torque:
17 Nm (173 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
Discard the plastic protector piece included in the kit.
(b) Reconnect the connector to the light switch.
8. CHECK AND ADJUST THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
NOTE:
Pull up the floor carpet and dash panel insulator, and then check and adjust the brake pedal height.
(a) Check the brake pedal height. Pedal height from the surface of the asphalt sheet:
150 mm to 160 mm (6.00 in. to 6.35 in.)
^ If the height is between 150 mm and 160 mm, proceed to Step 10, reinstall the instrument panel finish panel subassembly lower.
^ If the height is not between 150 mm and 160 mm, proceed to Step b, adjust the brake pedal height.
(b) Adjust the brake pedal height.
1. Disconnect the connector from the light switch.
2. Loosen the light switch lock nut.
3. Rotate the light switch to allow the pedal some free play.
4. Loosen the clevis lock nut.
5. Rotate the push rod and adjust the pedal height.
Torque:
26 Nm (265 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf)
(c) Reinstall the new light switch into the brake pedal support.
1. Rotate the light switch so that the clearance between the thread portion tip and the area where the pedal makes contact is between 0.5 and 2.4 mm (0.020 in. and 0.095 in.).
2. Tighten the lock nut.
Torque:
17 Nm (173 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
3. Reconnect the connector to the light switch.
9. CONFIRM BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
(a) Confirm that the brake lights turn on when the brake pedal is depressed and turns off when released.
10. REINSTALL THE INSTRUMENT FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LOWER
(a) Reconnect the connectors.
(b) Reinstall the instrument finish panel subassembly lower.
(c) Reconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
(d) Reinstall the bolt and the screw
11. REINSTALL THE COWL SIDE TRIM SUBASSEMBLY LH
12. REINSTALL THE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
(a) Reconnect the connector.
(b) Reinstall the scuff plate.
13. RECONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
14. RESET THE RADIO STATION PRESETS
VI. SSC COMPLETION LABEL INSTALLATION
After completing repair and before returning the vehicle to the owner, a SSC completion label, which is enclosed in the owner's notification letter, must be affixed to the left front door hinge post near the check strap.
(a) The label is to be filled out as follows:
^ Write in SSC 4LH.
^ Write in date of repair. Write in your dealer code.
(b) Additional SSC completion labels, in sheets of 50 (P/N 00410-01917), may be ordered through the Dealer Daily non-parts application on the DMS system.