Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT
BELT TENSIONER, 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 SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG
DEPLOYMENT.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Brake Lamp Switch Location
2. Locate the brake lamp switch on the pedal bracket underneath the instrument panel.
Brake Lamp Switch Remove/Install
3. Depress the locking tab on the brake lamp switch body behind the pedal bracket and rotate the switch counterclockwise about 30 degrees.
4. Pull the switch forward in the vehicle far enough to disengage the switch plunger from the mounting hole in the pedal bracket.
5. Disconnect the vehicle wire harness from the brake lamp switch connector receptacle.
6. Remove the brake lamp switch from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the plunger of the brake lamp switch outward from the switch body to its travel limit.
2. Reconnect the vehicle wire harness to the brake lamp switch connector receptacle.
3. Depress and hold the brake pedal in the depressed position until the brake lamp switch installation is completed.
4. Insert the brake lamp switch plunger through the mounting hole from behind until the switch locking collar is fully seated against the pedal
bracket.