Removal And Installation Brake Lamp Switch; Brake Pedal - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)
(4) Position the tube in the flaring tool flush with
the top of the tool bar (Fig. 16). Then tighten the tool
bar on the tube.
(5) Install the correct size adaptor on the flaring
tool yoke screw.
(6) Lubricate the adaptor.
(7) Align the adaptor and yoke screw over the tube
(Fig. 16).
(8) Turn the yoke screw in until the adaptor is
squarely seated on the tool bar.
Fig. 16 ISO Flaring
1 – ADAPTER
2 – LUBRICATE HERE
3 – PILOT
4 – FLUSH WITH BAR
5 – TUBING
6 – BAR ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove steering column cover and lower trim
panel for switch access (if necessary).
(2) Press brake pedal downward to fully applied
position.
(3) Rotate switch approximately 30° in counter-
clockwise direction to unlock switch retainer. Then
pull switch rearward and out of bracket.
(4) Disconnect switch harness and remove switch
from vehicle (Fig. 17).
Fig. 17 Brake Lamp Switch
1 – SWITCH
2 – HARNESS CONNECTOR
INSTALLATION
(1) Pull switch plunger all the way out to fully
extended position.
(2) Connect harness wires to switch.
(3) Press and hold brake pedal in applied position.
(4) Install switch as follows: Align tab on switch
with notch in switch bracket. Then insert switch in
bracket and turn it clockwise about 30° to lock it in
place.
(5) Release brake pedal. Then pull pedal lightly
rearward. Pedal will set plunger to correct position
as pedal pushes plunger into switch body. Switch will
make ratcheting sound as it self adjusts.
CAUTION: Booster damage may occur if the pedal
pull exceeds 20 lbs..

BRAKE PEDAL

REMOVAL
(1) Remove knee blocker under the steering col-
umn.
(2) Remove retainer clip securing booster push rod
to pedal (Fig. 18).
(3) Remove brake lamp switch.
(4) Remove nuts securing the booster to the pedal
support bracket and nuts to the column bracket.
(5) Remove pedal and support bracket as an
assembly from the vehicle.
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