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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2004SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISCRUISE CONTROLBRAKE SWITCH (CRUISE CONTROL)SERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
Brake Switch (Cruise Control): Service and Repair
2004 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Service and Repair
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATOR SWITCH
REMOVAL
1. Remove the deactivator switch.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees and remove the deactivator switch.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles
1. Release the plunger lock (if equipped).
- Turn the lock knob counterclockwise until first click is felt.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Install the deactivator switch.
1 Position the deactivator switch in the bracket and rotate clockwise 45 degrees.
2 Connect the electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with locking tab
4. NOTE: There should be an extra click heard when tugging on the brake pedal.
Slowly release the brake pedal and tug moderately once the pedal reaches the rest position.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the deactivator switch.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Rotate counterclockwise 45 degrees and remove the deactivator switch.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles
1. Release the plunger lock (if equipped).
- Turn the lock knob counterclockwise until first click is felt.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal.
3. Install the deactivator switch.
1 Position the deactivator switch in the bracket and rotate clockwise 45 degrees.
2 Connect the electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with locking tab
4. NOTE: There should be an extra click heard when tugging on the brake pedal.
Slowly release the brake pedal and tug moderately once the pedal reaches the rest position.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.