Ford Fusion: Exterior Lighting / Stoplamp Switch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTICE:
Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while
removing or installing the stoplamp switch. The switch must be installed
with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the
brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing the switch with the
brake pedal in any other position results in incorrect adjustment and
damage to the switch.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the stoplamp switch.
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Disconnect the stoplamp switch electrical connector.
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Turn the stoplamp switch clock-wise and remove the switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Reversing lamp assembly
Remove the push pins.
Position aside the liftgate trim panel...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the luggace net nut and position the luggage compartment interior trim aside...
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specifications.
NOTE:
The cylinder bore must be within the specifications for taper and out-of-round before fitting a piston.
Measure the cylinder bore in 2 directions...
Programming
NOTE:
Make sure the passive key battery(ies) measure at
least 2.5 volts. A passive key with a depleted battery only starts the
vehicle when in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality
remains inoperative until the key battery is replaced...