Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
Fig. 3 Stop light switch replacement
1. Disconnect the wire harness at the connector from the stoplight switch.
NOTE: Locking tab on connector must be lifted before connector can be removed.
2. Remove the hairpin retainer and slide the stoplight switch, the push rod and the nylon washers and bushing away from the brake pedal. Remove
the stoplight switch by sliding the stoplight switch up/down as required to remove.
NOTE: Since the stoplight switch side plate nearest the brake pedal is slotted, it is not necessary to remove the brake master cylinder push rod
and one spacer washer from the brake pedal pin.