Dodge R1500 1999 Service Manual page 945

bracket. Ensure alignment tab on brake switch aligns with opening on
mounting bracket.
CAUTION: When adjusting brake switch, DO NOT pull brake pedal back
toward brake switch with excessive pressure, or brake switch
may be damaged.
3) When brake switch is fully installed in mounting bracket,
rotate brake switch clockwise approximately 30 degrees. To ensure
proper brake switch adjustment, gently pull brake pedal back toward
brake switch as far as possible. DO NOT apply excessive pressure on
brake pedal and brake switch.
Removal (Ram Van & Ram Wagon)
1) Brake switch is located near top of brake pedal. Remove
lower steering column cover. Remove data link connector, hood release
lever and parking brake lever from lower instrument panel cover.
2) Remove lower instrument panel cover for access to brake
switch. Depress and hold brake pedal downward. Rotate brake switch
counterclockwise approximately 1/16 turn to so locking collar on brake
switch aligns with opening on mounting bracket. Pull brake switch
rearward from mounting bracket. Disconnect electrical connector from
brake switch.
NOTE: Before installing brake switch, plunger on brake switch must
be pulled outward to fully extended position and then pushed
inward 4 detent positions to ensure proper brake switch
adjustment.
Installation
1) Pull plunger on brake switch outward to the fully extended
position. Push plunger on brake switch inward 4 detent positions. The
brake switch will click at each detent position when pushing plunger
inward.
2) Install electrical connector on brake switch. Depress
brake pedal as far as possible. Install brake switch in mounting
bracket. Ensure locking collar on brake switch aligns with opening on
mounting bracket.
CAUTION: When adjusting brake switch, DO NOT pull brake pedal back
toward brake switch with excessive pressure, or brake switch
may be damaged.
3) When brake switch is fully installed in mounting bracket,
rotate brake switch clockwise approximately 1/16 turn. To ensure
proper brake switch adjustment, gently pull brake pedal back toward
brake switch as far as possible. DO NOT apply excessive pressure on
brake pedal and brake switch.
CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Removal & Installation
See CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR under IGNITION SYSTEM.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Removal & Installation
See CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR under IGNITION SYSTEM.
DOWNSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR
NOTE: Downstream oxygen sensor may also be referred to as post
-catalyst oxygen sensor.