Help! Need tips on changing brake switch on 91 Dakota
Welcome we have the service manual in the FAQ, just a few posts above this one. This is what it says.
Stoplamp Switch Replacement
(1) Remove steering column opening cover.
(2) Remove screws attaching air duct (that goes
over steering column), to air conditioning/defroster
adapter duct. Then move air duct aside slightly for
access to switch and bracket.
(3) Unseat switch wire harness plastic retainer
from pedal support. Pull or pry retainer out of support
with pliers, or other suitable tool.
(4) Remove small nut and washer that attaches
switch bracket brake support.
(5) Push brake pedal forward, and work switch
and bracket out of support. Then disconnect switch
wires and remove and switch and bracket as assembly.
(6) If switch is to be replaced, transfer bracket to
new switch.
(7) Work switch and bracket up toward pedal support
and connect harness wires to switch.
(8) Position switch and bracket in support. Install
bracket retaining nut and washer. Tighten nut to 7
Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque. Be sure bracket tang is
seated in support.
(9) Check switch operation before proceeding any
further. If brakelights fail to illuminate or remain on,
switch bracket is not seated, switch is not fully engaged
in mounting bracket, switch plunger is not
aligned with striker, or wire harness is not fully connected.
Reposition switch, bracket or striker as
needed.
(10) Align and install air duct and steering column
cover
Stoplamp Switch Replacement
(1) Remove steering column opening cover.
(2) Remove screws attaching air duct (that goes
over steering column), to air conditioning/defroster
adapter duct. Then move air duct aside slightly for
access to switch and bracket.
(3) Unseat switch wire harness plastic retainer
from pedal support. Pull or pry retainer out of support
with pliers, or other suitable tool.
(4) Remove small nut and washer that attaches
switch bracket brake support.
(5) Push brake pedal forward, and work switch
and bracket out of support. Then disconnect switch
wires and remove and switch and bracket as assembly.
(6) If switch is to be replaced, transfer bracket to
new switch.
(7) Work switch and bracket up toward pedal support
and connect harness wires to switch.
(8) Position switch and bracket in support. Install
bracket retaining nut and washer. Tighten nut to 7
Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque. Be sure bracket tang is
seated in support.
(9) Check switch operation before proceeding any
further. If brakelights fail to illuminate or remain on,
switch bracket is not seated, switch is not fully engaged
in mounting bracket, switch plunger is not
aligned with striker, or wire harness is not fully connected.
Reposition switch, bracket or striker as
needed.
(10) Align and install air duct and steering column
cover


