Stop Light Switch: Adjustment

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Loosen the lock nut, and adjust the stop light switch position until the clearance between the threaded end of the stop light switch and stopper (A) becomes 0.3 mm (0.012 in). Then, tighten the lock nut.

Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Adjusting Stop Light Switch Position

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NOTE: Tighten the lock nut B until the clearance between the threaded end of stop light switch and stopper becomes 0 mm (0 inch). Hold the stop light switch to prevent turning, and then loosen the lock nut B approx. 60°. The clearance (A) becomes 0.3 mm (0.012 in).