Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 369
three internal switches as shown. You should achieve the results as listed in the figure.
3. Gently push the plunger on the stop lamp switch in
until it stops.
4. With the switch in this depressed position (plunger
pushed in), use an ohmmeter to test each of the
three internal switches as shown. You should
achieve the results as listed in the figure.
If you do not achieve the results as listed in both figures, the switch must be replaced. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/STOP LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
If the switch is found to be operating properly, it may be misadjusted. Do not reinstall the switch, replace it. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/STOP LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
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 any reason, a new switch must be installed and
adjusted.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable
from its post on the battery.
2. If equipped, remove the silencer pad below the
steering column.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector (4) at the
switch (3).
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4. Remove the stop lamp switch (2) from the brake
pedal bracket (1) by rotating the switch in a coun-
terclockwise direction approximately 30 degrees,
then pulling the switch rearward.
5. Discard the stop lamp switch. It must not be
reused.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original stop lamp switch. 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 ser-
vice, a new switch must be installed and adjusted.
1. Obtain a NEW stop lamp switch. The adjustment
lever on the NEW switch should be at a 45° angle
from the wiring connector. If the adjustment lever
is parallel with the wiring connector, the switch
has been pre-set and must be scrapped. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO RESET (OR RE-ADJUST)
THE STOP LAMP SWITCH.
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2. Mount and adjust the NEW brake lamp switch (2)
using the following steps:
a. Install the switch in its bracket by aligning the
index tab on the switch with the notch in the
brake pedal bracket (1).
b. When the switch body is fully seated in its
bracket, rotate the switch clockwise approxi-
mately 30° to lock the switch into place.
c. With the brake pedal in the fully released posi-
tion, move the adjustment lever on the brake
lamp switch from the 45° angled non-adjusted
position, clockwise as shown, until it is parallel
with the wiring connector. The brake lamp
switch is now properly adjusted to the vehicle.
3. Connect the wiring harness connector (4) to the
switch (3).
4. If equipped, install the silencer pad below the
steering column.
5. Reconnect the battery negative terminal.
6. Check the stop lamps to verify they are operating
properly and not staying on when the pedal is in
the released position.
7. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of
the brakes (including ABS) and speed control (if
equipped).
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TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL
BULBS
There are a total of four possible bulbs in the tail lamp
unit:
•
Back-Up Lamp (4)
•
Park/Brake Lamp (1)
•
Rear Fog Lamp (5) - Export Only
•
Turn Signal (3)
1. Remove the tail lamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP
UNIT - REMOVAL).
NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove
the tail lamp unit. Once loosened from quarter
panel, there should be enough room to service
any of the bulbs.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove bulb socket from tail lamp unit by twisting
a quarter turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull socket straight out of tail lamp unit.
5. Pull bulb from socket.
UNIT
DOMESTIC
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, pry out the two
push pins (2) retaining the tail lamp unit (1).
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