Clearance Adjustment

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

Tightening torque:

8 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.9 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Checking Clearance Between Threaded End Of Stop Light Switch And Stopper

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Tighten lock nut B until the threaded end of switch contacts with stopper. Hold the switch so that it does not rotate, then loosen the lock nut B approx. 60°. The clearance (A) will become approximately 0.3 mm (0.012 in).