Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
Stop Lamp Switch - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
system, a technician trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from
the high voltage battery pack. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. On vehicles equipped with the optional Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system, a technician
trained in proper HEV service safety procedures must also remove the high voltage service disconnect from the high voltage battery pack.
2. Locate the brake lamp switch (1) near the support bracket on the lower steering column (3).
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (5) from the brake lamp switch.
4. Rotate the brake lamp switch housing clockwise about 30 degrees to align the tabs on the switch locking collar with the keyed hole in the switch
mounting bracket (4).
5. Pull the switch straight back from the keyed hole to remove it from the bracket.
CAUTION: The brake lamp switch self-adjusting switch plunger is a one time only feature. If the switch is removed from the mounting
bracket, it MUST be replaced with a new switch.
6. Discard the removed brake lamp switch
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