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Parking Brake Switch - Installation






INSTALLATION

WARNING: Disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, Occupant Classification System (OCS), seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.





1. Position park brake switch (1) onto the left side of the park brake lever mechanism (3). Be certain to engage the locating pin on the back of the switch insulator into the locating slot in the lever mechanism bracket.
2. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the park brake switch to the park brake lever mechanism. Tighten the screw to 2.5 Nm (24 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector (2) to the terminal of the park brake switch.
4. Reinstall the console onto the floor panel transmission tunnel. Floor Console - Installation.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. Turn the ignition switch to the On position and check for proper brake indicator operation with the parking brake applied, then release the parking brake and check that the brake indicator extinguishes.