Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 3 Brake Lamp Switch:

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

INSTALLATION

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

1. Hold brake lamp switch firmly in one hand. Then using other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the switch until it ratchets 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. Then install switch in bracket by aligning index key on switch with slot at top of square hole in mounting bracket. When switch is fully installed in bracket, rotate switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock switch into bracket.

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

4. Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to ratchet backward to the correct position.