Brakes - Parking Brake Lamp On With Pedal Released

Classification: EL09-06

Reference: 09-026

Date: May 12, 2009

PARKING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REPAIR PROCEDURE





APPLIED VEHICLES
NOTE:
Vehicles with foot-operated parking brake ONLY.





APPLIED VINs / DATES

IF YOU CONFIRM

The parking brake light remains on when the foot operated parking brake pedal is released.

AND

The parking brake switch is damaged as described in the Service Procedure section of this bulletin.

ACTION

Replace the parking brake pedal assembly with the one listed in Parts Information.

Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin.

NOTE:
^ Do NOT replace the switch alone. Instead, REPLACE the ENTIRE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.

^ The parking brake cables DO NOT need to be removed for this procedure.

^ The new parking brake pedal assembly comes with a new switch.

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





PARTS INFORMATION





CLAIMS INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Remove the LH lower finisher.

2. Inspect the foot-operated parking brake switch:





^ Lightly check to see if the switch rotates loosely. If the switch rotates loosely, the pin is damaged. This bulletin applies. Proceed to step 3.

^ If the switch is not loose and does not rotate, this bulletin does not apply. Return to ASIST for further diagnostic assistance.

NOTE:
Switch is shown removed for illustrative purpose.





3. Remove parking brake adjusting nut located at the top of the parking brake assembly.

CAUTION:
Do NOT reuse adjusting nut after replacing PEDAL. Replace adjusting nut with a new one listed in Parts Information.

NOTE:
The parking brake cables DO NOT need to be removed for this procedure.

4. Disconnect parking brake switch harness connector.





5. Remove 4 bolts attaching the device assembly to the bulkhead.

6. Remove pedal assembly.

7. Install a new pedal assembly in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate section of the Electronic Service Manual for pedal assembly mounting nut torque specifications for the vehicle.

8. Install a new adjusting nut from the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

9. Adjust foot-operated parking brake cable. Refer to the appropriate section in the Electronic Service Manual for adjustment procedure.