Town & Country SWB FWD V6-3.3L VIN G Flex Fuel (2000)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove the trim cover from below the steering column and lower steering column cover. To do this, back out the two plastic retainer screws
securing it to the instrument panel.
2. Remove the brake lamp switch from its bracket. The brake lamp switch is removed by depressing and holding the brake pedal while rotating brake
lamp switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately 30 degrees. Pull the switch rearward and remove it from its mounting bracket.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the switch.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Prior to installing brake lamp switch into the mounting bracket, the plunger must be moved to its fully extended position using the procedure in
Step 1.
1. Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand. Using the other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully
extended position.
2. Place a small amount of multipurpose grease on the bracket attached to the brake pedal where the brake lamp switch plunger contacts it once
installed.
3. Connect the wiring harness connector to the brake lamp switch.
4. Install the brake lamp switch in the brake pedal bracket. Install it using the following procedure:
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Depress the brake pedal as far down as possible.
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Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the index tab on the switch with the slot in the mounting bracket.
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When the switch is fully seated in its bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into place. It should be aligned
straight up and down .
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp switch. If too much force is used, the switch or
striker can be damaged.
5. Gently release/pull back on the brake pedal until the pedal stops moving. This will ratchet the switch plunger backward to the correct adjustment
position.
6. Check the brake lamps to verify they are operating properly and not staying on when the pedal is in the released position.
7. Reinstall the trim cover below the steering column and lower steering column cover.
