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Braking Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Installing Brake Pedal Switches:






WORK SEQUENCE

The brake switches must be removed and installed in sequence. The sequence is as follows:
- Removal- Remove the lower switch first, followed by the upper switch.
- Installation - Install the upper switch first, followed by the lower switch.

STOPLAMP/BTSI SWITCH (LOWER)

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Left I/P sound insulator.
2. Stoplamp/BTSI switch, twist switch counter clockwise to unlock and pull out of retainer.
3. Electrical connectors from switch.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTE: Do not push or pull on the brake pedal while installing the brake switches or damage to the brake system and/or switches may occur. Do not side load the brake switches during installation or damage to the brake system and/or switches may occur. Make all connections before installing. Be sure all connectors are firmly seated and locked.

1. If both switches were removed, install the TCC/ABS (upper) switch first. Refer to TCC/ABS switch installation procedure in this Section
2. Stoplamp/BTSI Switch, slide switch (with all connections made) into retainer. Press switch in until switch plunger is fully depressed into switch barrel. Twist switch clockwise until travel stop has been reached (approx. 60�). With switch fully locked, the electrical connector will face the 3 o'clock position.

TCC/ABS SWITCH(UPPER)

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Stoplamp/BTSI switch. Refer to Stoplamp/BTSI switch removal procedure in this Section.
2. TCC/ABS Switch, twist counterclockwise to unlock and pull out of retainer.
3. Electrical connectors from switch.

INSTALL OR CONNECT

NOTE: Do not push or pull on the brake pedal while installing the brake switches or damage to the brake system and/or switches may occur. Do not side load the brake switches during installation or damage to the brake system and/or switches may occur. Make all connections before installing. Be sure all connectors are firmly seated and locked.

1. TCC/ABS Switch, slide switch (with all connections made) into retainer. Press switch in until switch plunger is fully depressed into switch barrel. Twist switch clockwise until travel stop has been reached (approx. 60�). With switch fully locked, the electrical connector will face the 3 o'clock position.