F 250 4WD HD Pickup V8-460 7.5L VIN G EFI (1997)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect connector to window regulator safety relay switch widng from stoplight switch
NOTE: Locking lab must be lifted before connector can be removed.
2. Remove the hairpin retainer. Slide stoplight switch, power brake booster, white nylon washer and bushing away from brake pedal.
NOTE: Since the switch side plate nearest the brake pedal is slotted, it is not necessary to remove the power brake booster and black bushing
from the brake pedal pin. On vehicles equipped with speed control, the spacer washer is rep~aced by the dump valve adapter washer assembli.
3. Remove washer and then the stoplight switch by stiding stoplight switch up or down.
INSTALLATION
1. Position stop~ight switch so the U-shaped side is nearest the brake pedal and directly over/under the pin.
2. Slide stoplight switch up/down trapping the power brake booster and black bushing between the switch side plates.
3. Push stoplight switch and power brake booster firmly toward brake pedal arm. Assemble outside white plastic washer to hairpin. Install hairpin
retainer to hold entire assembly.
CAUTION: Do not substitute other types of pin retainers. Use only factory-supplied hairpin retainer.
4. Install connector of stoplight switch wiring harness to stoplight switch.
CAUTION: Stoplight switch wire harness must have sufficient length to travel with stoplight switch during full stroke of brake pedal. If wire
length is too short, reroute or service harness as required.
5. Check stoplight switch for proper operation.