Brake Lamp: Service and Repair

Stop Lamp Switch

• Through MY 2009, do not reuse switch, install new switch upon installation.

• From MY 2010, the switch can be reused.

Removing






- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment.

- Remove the knee bolster.

- Remove the brake lamp switch (1) by rotating the switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately 30 degrees and pulling it out of the bracket (3).

- Release the locking tab and disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the switch.

Installing






• Through MY 2009, do not reuse switch, install new switch upon installation.

• From MY 2010, the switch can be reused.


Through MY 2009, 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.

Mount and adjust the brake lamp switch using the following procedure:

- Connect the electrical connector to the switch and latch the locking tab.

- 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 degrees 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 as shown. This will adjust the brake lamp switch to the vehicle.

- Install the knee bolster.

- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to => [ Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Tools and Equipment.

- Test the stop lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.

- Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes, including the anti-lock brake system and the speed control, if equipped.