Regal V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 7 FI (1986)
Brake Switch (Cruise Control): Customer Interest
Brake Light/Cruise Control Switches - Misadjusted
Bulletin 87-5-4
Date
Jan. '87
Ref. No. 87-060-5
SUBJECT:
MISADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-86 LESABRE & ELECTRA ESTATE WAGON 1985-87 REGAL WITH 3.8L TURBO ENGINE (VIN CODE 7 OR 9)
BUILT AT PLANT CODE P
PUSHROD/NYLON RETAINER ASSEMBLY
Some vehicles may experience misadjusted brake light and cruise control switches as a result of applying high pull loads to the service brake pedal. If
this condition is encountered, it can be repaired by replacing the original pushrod/retainer assembly with a new pushrod/nylon retainer assembly; Part
Number 18011412 for LeSabre & Electra Estate Wagon, and Part Number 18011544 for Regal with 3.8L turbo engine, using the following procedure:
(See Illustration)
1.
Remove the brake light and cruise control switches.
2.
Pull rearward on the brake pedal to remove the pushrod from the Powermaster unit.
3.
Loosen the Powermaster unit from the front of dash by removing the two nuts that secure it to the mounting bracket.
4.
Pull the Powermaster unit forward. Do not disconnect hydraulic lines. Support Powermaster unit to prevent damage to unit or hydraulic lines.
