Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the trim panel screws.
3. Remove the trim panel.





4. Turn the stoplamp switch and the connector assembly, and pull it from the brake pedal bracket.
5. Separate the stoplamp switch from the connector to replace the stoplamp switch.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the connector to the stoplamp switch.
2. Turn the stoplamp switch and the connector assembly, and twist it into the brake pedal bracket.





3. Press the brake pedal and pull the switch plunger to its maximum setting to adjust the switch.
4. Release the plunger and pull up on the pedal.
5. Install the trim panel screws.
^ Tighten the trim panel screws to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
6. Connect the negative battery cable.