Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Parking Brake Warning Switch: Service and Repair
PARK BRAKE SWITCH
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,
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, 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 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the console from the floor panel transmission tunnel.
3. Pull the parking brake lever (1) upward to apply the parking brake.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the terminal (4) of the park brake switch (2) located on the inboard side of the park
brake lever mechanism.
5. Remove the screw (3) that secures the switch to the park brake lever bracket.
6. Remove the switch from the park brake lever bracket.
INSTALLATION
1. Position park brake switch (2) onto the inboard side of the park brake lever (1) bracket. Be certain to engage the locating pin on the back of the
switch insulator into the locating slot in the lever bracket.
2. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the switch to the lever bracket. Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (24 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the terminal (4) of the switch.
