Brake Light Switch: Adjustments

Fig. 11 Stop Lamp Switch Replace:

1. To avoid personal injury when servicing models equipped with Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Airbag) System, temporarily disarm system. Refer to BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2. Remove left hand side hush panel.
3. Working from underneath instrument panel, disconnect wire connector from switch at brake pedal support.
4. Remove switch from mounting bracket, Fig. 11.
5. Depress brake pedal and install new switch into clip, until switch body bottoms out against clip.
6. Release brake pedal, then pull pedal rearward against internal stop. The switch is properly positioned when no clicks are noticed when brake pedal is against internal stop. Ensure brake lamps remain Off when brake pedal is in the released position, if readjust switch.
7. After completing service procedure activate Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Airbag) System. Refer to BODY ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ENTERTAINMENT/PASSIVE RESTRAINTS, AIR BAG/MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.