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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Cruise Control 🢒 Stop Lamp Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 860377 Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower I/P trim insulator screw.
  2. Remove the lower I/P trim insulator from the brake pedal bracket.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connections (3, 4) from the stop lamp switch (5).
  4. Rotate the stop lamp switch (5) counterclockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
  5. Pull the stop lamp switch (5) rearward.
  6. Remove the stop lamp switch (5) from the brake pedal bracket (1).

Installation Procedure

    Important: 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.


    Object Number: 240492 Size: SH
  1. Install the stop lamp switch (3) into the retainer (2).

    2. Important: Approximately 2-3 lb 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 lamp switch not being properly adjusted.

  2. Push the stop lamp switch (3) into the retainer (2) until the switch plunger is fully depressed into the switch barrel.
  3. Rotate the stop lamp switch (3) clockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
  4. With a feeler gage check to ensure the minimum plunger extension is not less than 0.0 mm (0.0 in), and not greater than 2.0 mm (0.78 in) between the stop lamp switch barrel (3) and the brake pedal (4).
  5. Connect the electrical connectors to the stop lamp switch.
  6. Install the lower I/P trim insulator to the brake pedal bracket.

    7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the lower I/P trim insulator screw.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in)