Installation; Removal; Brake Lamp Switch Description - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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BACK-UP LAMP (Continued)
1 - REAR FASCIA
2 - BACK-UP LAMP ASSEMBLY
3 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
BACK-UP LAMP UNIT

REMOVAL

(1) Remove screws attaching the back-up lamp
assembly to the fascia (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove back up lamp assembly.
(3) Remove the bulb socket from the lamp housing
by rotating the socket counter-clockwise until the
socket is free of the housing.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the bulb socket into the lamp housing
by rotating the socket clockwise until fully seated.
(2) Place back-up lamp assembly into position.
(3) Test lamp operation
(4) Install screws attaching back-up lamp unit to
fascia.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The brake lamp switch is located under the instru-
ment panel, at the brake pedal arm (Fig. 2). It has
three internal switches controlling various functions
of the vehicle. It's main function is to control opera-
tion of the vehicle's brake lamps. Other functions
include speed control deactivation, brake sense for
the antilock brake system and brake sense for the
brake transmission shift interlock.
Fig. 1 BACK-UP LAMP
4 - BULB
5 - CONNECTOR
1 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
2 - STEERING COLUMN COUPLER
3 - BRAKE PEDAL
CAUTION: The switch can only be adjusted once.
That is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
Fig. 2 BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
8L - 3