Stoplight Switch: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be attached to the power booster rod and undisturbed during the switch install. Do not press the brake pedal during the installation of the switch.
- Install the stop light switch into the retainer. See Fig 1 .
- Push the stop light switch into the retainer until the switch plunger is fully depressed into the switch barrel. See Fig 1 .
- Rotate the stop light switch clockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
- With a feeler gage check to ensure the minimum plunger extension is not less than 0.0 in. (0.0 mm), and not greater than 0.78 in. (2.0 mm) between the stop light switch barrel and the brake pedal. See Fig 1 .
- Connect the electrical connectors to the stop light switch. Install the lower I/P trim insulator to the brake pedal bracket.
- Install the lower I/P trim insulator screw. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
NOTE:
Approximately 2-3 lbs. of force is required to depress the switch plunger flush with the switch barrel. Too much force could flex the brake pedal bracket and result in the stop light switch not being properly adjusted.