Brake Light Switch: Adjustments

1982 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-112 1.8LSECTION Adjustments

Insert stoplight switch into tubular clip until switch body seats fully into clip. Pull brake pedal rearward against internal pedal stop. The switch will be properly positioned in the tubular clip automatically. Rotate switch 1/2 turn counterclockwise to be sure that switch does not hold brake pedal down after adjustment.


RENDER: 1.0x

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