Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 201

B R
BRAKES 5 - 17
R E M O V A L A N P I N S T A L L A T I O N (Continued)
RH222
Fig. 19 inverted Flare Tools
(5) Pull switch rearward out of mounting bracket
and release brake pedal.
S W I T C H
B R A C K E T
B R A K E L I G H T
S W I T C H
H A R N E S S
C O N N E C T O R
J9505-139
Fig. 20 Stop Lamp Switch & Harness Connector
INSTALLATION
(1) Pull switch plunger all the way out to fully
extended position.
(2) Push switch plunger inward 4 detent positions
(or clicks). This is required preset position for switch
installation. Plunger will extend approximately 14
mm (0.55 in.) out of housing at this setting.
(3) Connect harness wires to switch.
(4) Press and hold brake pedal down.
(5) Install switch. Align tab on switch with notch
in switch bracket (Fig. 21). Then insert switch in
bracket and turn i t clockwise about 30° to lock i t in
place.
TAB N O T C H
( I N B R A C K E T )
J9505-141
Fig. 21 Stop Lamp Switch
(6) Release brake pedal. Then lightly pull pedal
fully rearward. Pedal will adjust switch plunger to
correct position as pedal is moved to rear.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to move the
pedal rearward for switch adjustment. Excessive
force will damage the switch.
BRAKE PEDAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove knee bolster.
(2) Remove stop lamp switch.
(3) Remove switches from tabs on stop lamp
switch bracket.
(4) Remove stop lamp switch bracket bolts and
remove bracket (Fig. 22).
B R A K E L I G H T
D C N A I
S W I T C H
BRACKET B R A C K E T
B R A C K E T
S C R E W S (2)
J9505-140
Fig. 22 Brake Lamp Switch Bracket
(5) Remove clip and washer attaching booster push
rod and slide push rod off pedal.