Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
Stop Lamp Switch - Installation
INSTALLATION
Two unique brake lamp switches are used in this vehicle, depending upon whether the vehicle was built during early or late production. These switches
are not interchangeable. Both switches are illustrated and described elsewhere in this service information to assist in positive identification. See:
Description and Operation/Stop Lamp Switch - Description.
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 battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
EARLY PRODUCTION
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.
1. Obtain a new brake lamp switch. The adjustment lever on the new switch should be at about a 45 degree angle to the switch connector receptacle.
If the adjustment lever is parallel with the connector receptacle, the switch adjustment has already been set and the switch must be scrapped. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO RESET OR READJUST THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal in the depressed position.
3. Align the tabs on the brake lamp switch (2) locking collar with the keyed hole in the brake pedal support bracket (1) below the instrument panel.
4. Insert the tabs on the brake lamp switch locking collar through the keyed hole in the brake pedal support bracket until the switch housing is firmly
seated against the bracket.
5. Rotate the switch housing clockwise about 30 degrees to engage the tabs on the locking collar with the bracket.
CAUTION: Release, but do not pull up on the brake pedal before the switch plunger adjustment has been completed.
