Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Brake light switch, delayed activation, replacement
Replacing stop (brake) light switch later type
Preparations
^ Check that the ignition is switched off.
^ Remove soundproofing.

Removing





^ Depress brake pedal and lock it in the depressed position with a pedal jack.
^ Press stop (brake) light switch housing forward towards the pedal mounting bracket to release the white locking sleeve.
^ Pull the white locking sleeve towards the tip of the stop (brake) light switch as far as it will go.
^ Push in stop (brake) light switch catches and remove switch.
^ Disconnect connector.

Check





Check the new stop (brake) light switch to ensure:
^ that the white locking sleeve is pulled out towards the tip of the stop (brake) light switch as far as it will go.
^ that the catches are not in contact with the white locking sleeve.

Installing





Note: Brake pedal must be depressed.

^ Connect the connector.
^ Install stop (brake) light switch. Check location of switch in bracket.
^ Press stop (brake) light switch into place. There is a distinct click when the catches engage with the bracket.
^ Remove pedal jack.
^ Carefully pull up brake pedal to its highest position. The stop (brake) light switch will then adjust itself automatically.
^ Shake (do not pull) the stop (brake) light switch lightly and check that it is secure.
^ Check that the stop (brake) lights is working.
^ In cars with automatic transmission and shift-lock, check that shift-lock is working.
^ Reinstall soundproofing.