Brake Light Switch: Adjustments

1. Remove brake lamp switch from its bracket by rotating it approximately 30 ° in a counterclockwise direction.
2. Disconnect wiring harness connector from brake lamp switch.
3. Hold brake lamp switch firmly in one hand. Then using other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully extended position.
4. Install the brake lamp switch into the bracket using the following procedure. Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible. Then while keeping the brake pedal depressed, install the switch into the bracket by aligning index key ON switch with slot at top of square hole in mounting bracket. When switch is fully installed in the square hole of the bracket, rotate switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into the bracket.

Fig. 3 Brake Lamp Switch:

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.

5. Connect the wiring harness connector to the brake lamp switch.
6. Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will cause the brake lamp switch plunger to ratchet backward to the correct position.
7. Check the operation of the brake lamps.