Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL







1. Depress and hold the brake pedal while rotating the brake lamp switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately 30° .
2. Pull the switch rearward and remove it from its mounting bracket.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the brake lamp switch.


INSTALLATION

NOTE: Prior to installing brake lamp switch into bracket, the plunger must be moved to its fully extended position using the procedure in Step 1.

1. Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand. Then using the other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
2. Connect the wiring harness connector to the brake lamp switch.
3. Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket using the following procedure:
- Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
- Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting bracket.
- When the switch is fully seated in its bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into place.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp switch. If too much force is used, the switch or striker can be damaged.

4. Gently pull back on the brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch plunger backward to the correct adjustment position.
5. Check the stop lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.