Parking Brake Switch: Installation

2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Connect the connector to the parking brake switch assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Parking Brake Switch Assembly Connector
      G06010246Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the parking brake switch assembly to the parking brake lever assembly with the screw.

      Torque: 0.9 N*m (9 kgf*cm, 8 in.*lbf) 

  2. INSPECT BRAKE WARNING LIGHT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  3. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Switch Assembly With Mounting Screw
    G06010245Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
RENDER: 1.0x

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