Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove knee bolster for access to brake lamp switch and pedal.

Fig. 2 Brake Lamp Switch & Harness Connector:

2. Disconnect switch harness
3. Press and hold brake pedal in applied position.
4. Rotate switch counterclockwise about 30 ° to align switch lock tabs with notch in bracket.
5. Pull switch rearward out of mounting bracket and release brake pedal.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect harness wires to new switch.
2. Press and hold brake pedal down.

Fig. 3 Brake Lamp Switch:

3. Align tabs on switch with notches in switch bracket, install the switch and rotate it in bracket clockwise approximately 30 ° to lock it in place. Make sure the switch lever is in the 45 ° position as illustrated.
4. Release brake pedal. With out moving the pedal, move the lever so that it is parallel with the connector. The switch is now adjusted and can not be adjusted again.
5. Install the knee bolster.