BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Depress and hold the brake pedal.
(2) Remove the brake switch from it’s bracket (Fig.
82). To do so, rotate the brake lamp switch in a coun-
terclockwise direction approximately 30 degrees from
its proper mounting position. Pull the switch rear-
ward and remove it from it’s mounting bracket.
(3) Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
switch.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Prior to installing the brake lamp switch into
it’s bracket, the plunger must be moved to its fully
extended position using the procedure in Step 1.
(1) Hold the brake lamp switch firmly in one hand.
Using your other hand, pull outward on the plunger
of the switch until it has ratcheted out to its fully
extended position.
(2) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
brake lamp switch.
(3) Mount the brake lamp switch into the bracket
as follows: Depress the brake pedal as far down as
possible. Install the switch in it’s bracket by aligning
the index key on switch with the notch in the square
mounting hole of the mounting bracket (Fig. 82).
Once the switch is fully seated, rotate the switch
clockwise approximately 30° to lock the switch into
the bracket.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on the brake pedal to adjust the brake lamp
switch. If to much force is used, damage to the
brake lamp switch or striker can result.
(4) Gently pull back on brake pedal until the pedal
stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to
ratchet backward to the correct position.
(5) Check for proper operation of the brake lamps
and speed control.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Using an appropriate cleaner such as Mopar,
Brake Parts Cleaner, clean the master cylinder hous-
ing and brake fluid reservoir.
(2) Remove the brake fluid reservoir caps. Using a
syringe or equivalent empty brake fluid from reser-
voir.
(3) Remove the master cylinder from the vacuum
booster.
(4) Clamp the master cylinder in vise.
(5) Remove the 2 fluid reservoir to master cylinder
retaining pins (Fig. 83).
NOTE: Do not pry off fluid reservoir using a tool,
damage to reservoir may result.
(6) Remove reservoir from master cylinder (Fig.
84) by pulling upward on the reservoir while rock it
from side to side.
Fig. 82 Brake Lamp Switch Location
1 – BUSHINGS
2 – BRAKE PEDAL
3 – BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
4 – PIVOT SHAFT
Fig. 83 Reservoir Retaining Pins
1 – BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
2 – DRIFT
3 – RETAINING PIN
4 – MASTER CYLINDER
5 - 44 BRAKES LH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
2000 LHS, 300M, CONCORDE AND INTREPID
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