Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
BRAKE LAMP SWITCHNOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure, review Service Precautions.
REMOVAL
1. Unclip the air cleaner cover (two clips) and move the cover aside.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable from its post on the battery.
3. Remove the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
4. Fold down and remove the knee blocker.
5. Remove the brake lamp switch by rotating the switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately 30 degrees.
6. Pull the switch rearward and remove it from its mounting bracket. Discard the brake lamp switch.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That is during initial installation of the switch. If the switch is not adjusted properly or has been removed for some service, a new switch must be installed and adjusted.
1. Mount and adjust the NEW brake lamp switch using the following procedure:
- Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting bracket.
- When the switch is fully seated in its bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into place.
- With the brake pedal in the fully released position, move the lever on the back of the brake lamp switch from the angled non-adjusted position to the full vertical position. This will adjust the brake lamp switch to the vehicle.
2. Install the knee blocker.
3. Install the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
4. Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover (two clips).
6. Check the stop lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
7. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes (including Antilock Brake System [ABS]) and speed control (if equipped).