Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the steering column cover and the lower trim panel.
2. Press the brake pedal downward to fully applied position.
3. Rotate the switch approximately 300 in counterclockwise direction. Then pull the switch rearward and out of bracket.

Fig.2 Brake Lamp Switch:

4. Disconnect the switch harness and remove the switch.

INSTALLATION
1. Pull the switch plunger all of the way out, to fully extended position.
2. Connect the harness connector to the switch.
3. Press and hold the brake pedal in the applied position.
4. Align the tab on the switch with the notch in the switch bracket. Then insert the switch in the bracket and turn it clockwise about 300 to lock it in place.
5. Release the brake pedal, then pull the pedal fully rearward. Pedal will set the plunger to the correct position as the pedal pushes the plunger into the switch body. The switch will make ratcheting sound as it self adjusts.