Stop Lamp Switch - Adjustment Procedure

Article No.
91-2-9

January 23, 1991

SWITCH - STOP LAMP - ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991 CAPRI


ISSUE:
A stop lamp switch adjustment procedure has been developed for the 1991 Capri.

ACTION:
Adjust the stop lamp switch by using the following service procedure.

Figure 1:

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Check to be sure that the brake pedal is fully returned. Be sure that the brake booster pushrod is against the return stop in the brake booster.

2. Using a 2.0 mm spacer, check the distance between the stop lamp switch and the brake pedal rubber pad. Adjust as required, see Figure 1.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the stop lamp switch wiring connector.

2. Loosen the switch locknut.


3. Check the distance from the brake pedal to the stop lamp switch screw. It should be 2.0 mm (0.078").

4. If necessary, adjust the distance by rotating the switch.

5. Tighten the switch locknut.

6. Connect the wiring connector.

7. Check the operation of the stop lamp switch and stop lamps.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
None

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
910209A Adjust Switch 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
13480 07

OASIS CODES:
201000, 201200, 203000