Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet HHR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the stop lamp switch retainer (2) to the brake pedal bracket with the retainer (1) indexing arrow facing up, if removed previously.
- Connect the electrical connector to the stop lamp switch.
- Pull back lightly on the brake pedal to ensure the system is fully released.
- While lightly holding the brake pedal, install and adjust the stop lamp switch:
- If a new brake pedal assembly is being installed, the pedal will include a stop lamp switch adjustment spacer in place over the switch contact rubber bumper.
- If the pedal assembly is being reused, position a 2 mm (5/64 in) drill bit or a hex wrench as a spacer over the face of the switch contact rubber bumper.
- Insert the stop lamp switch into the retainer.
- Ensure the switch plunger is fully depressed against the adjustment spacer, drill bit, or hex wrench without deflecting the bracket or the switch contact arm on the brake pedal.
- Rotate the switch clockwise to secure the switch in the retainer.
- Remove the adjustment spacer, drill bit, or hex wrench.
- Release the brake pedal and inspect the switch barrel to switch contact rubber bumper clearance (1).
Specification: Clearance should not exceed 1.2 mm (0.047 in).
- Ensure the following contacts open at 25.4 mm (1 in) or less of pedal travel:
- The cruise release switch
- The stop lamp and torque converter clutch (TCC) switch.
- Ensure the switches open simultaneously or before the onset of braking.
- The brake pedal may travel up to 25.4 mm (1 in) before the cruise control system disengages.
- Install the sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .