Section 17-01: Lighting, Exterior
1994 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Stoplamp Switch

 

Removal

NOTE: Locking tab on connector must be lifted before connector can be removed.

  1. Disconnect the wire harness at the connector from the stoplight switch (13480) .

    NOTE: Since the stoplight switch side plate nearest the brake pedal (2455) is slotted, it is not necessary to remove the brake master cylinder push rod and one space washer from the brake pedal pin.

  1. Remove the hairpin retainer, slide the stoplight switch , the push rod and the nylon washers and bushing away from the brake pedal , and remove the stoplight switch by sliding the stoplight switch up/down.
 

Installation

 CAUTION: Do not substitute other types of pin retainers. Replace only with production hairpin retainer.

  1. Position stoplight switch so that the U-shaped side is nearest the brake pedal and directly over/under the pin. Then slide stoplight switch up/down trapping the master cylinder push rod and blade bushing between the stoplight switch sideplates. Push stoplight switch and push rod assembly firmly toward brake pedal arm. Assemble outside white plastic washer to pin and install hairpin retainer to trap whole assembly.

    NOTE: Stoplight switch wire harness must have sufficient length to travel with stoplight switch during full stroke of brake pedal . If wire length is insufficient, reroute harness or service as required.

  1. Assemble the wire harness connector to the stoplight switch and install the wires in the retaining clip.
  1. Check stoplight switch for proper operation.

    Stoplight Switch Installation to Brake Pedal





    Item Part Number Description
    1 Master Cylinder Push Rod (Part of 2005)
    2 Brake Pedal Arm Pin (Part of 2005)
    3 13480 Stoplight Switch
    4 Stoplight Switch Actuating Pin (Part of 13480)
    5 Stoplight Switch Contacts (Part of 13480)
    6 Stoplight Switch Spring (Part of 13480)
    7 Stoplight Switch Pressure Plate (Part of 13480)
    8 Plastic Bushing (Part of 13480)
    9 Push Rod Eye (Part of 2005)


Stoplight Switch Wiring