Hi i'm lisa any tips on replacing the stop/brake light switch in a 76 maverick? i'm trying to fix my son's car, he's 17 and i'm a newbie but can figure a lot out from books and great people willing to share information. i found the switch but it's inside a cage thing that i can't open or remove. any suggestions?
The "cage thing" is part of the switch. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION NOTE: Check the condition of the bulbs before replacing the switch. 1. Disconnect the wires at the connector as shown in the illustration. 2. Using pliers, remove the hairpin retainer. 3. Slide the stop light switch, the push rod, and the nylon washers and bushing away from the pedal to the right; remove switch in an upward direction. 4. To install the switch, position the switch, pushrod, and bushing and washers on the brake pedal pin and press the hairpin retainer into place. 5. Connect the wires at the connector. 6. Check operation of the switch.
Welcome from Ocala,Florida....... I just replaced mine, not to bad but then again my interior is out on the floor..lol..
