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Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect wiring from switch.

Fig. 5 Stop Light Switch Replacement:





3. Remove locknut, then the switch from brake pedal support.
4. Reinstall switch and locknut, then adjust switch as follows:
5. Connect ohmmeter across switch terminals.
6. Rotate switch toward brake pedal until ohmmeter indicates infinite resistance.
7. Rotate switch toward brake pedal an additional 1/2 turn, then tighten locknut and reconnect wiring.