GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1999 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Hydraulic Brakes 🢒 Stop Lamp Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 385275 Size: SH
  1. Remove the driver side instrument panel insulator.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connection (1) from the stoplamp switch.
  3. Remove the stoplamp switch retainer (2). Grasp and turn the retainer 90 degrees counter-clockwise and pull the retainer towards the rear of the vehicle.

    4. Object Number: 385279 Size: SH
  4. Remove stop lamp switch (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 385279 Size: SH
  1. Insert the stoplamp switch (1) into the retainer until the switch body seats on the retainer.

    2. Object Number: 240492 Size: SH
  2. Pull the brake pedal upward against the internal pedal stop.
    3. • For the diagnosis of the stoplamp circuit, refer to Stop Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems.
    • For adjustment of the stoplamp, refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
  3. Turn the switch 90 degrees clockwise in order to lock the switch into position.

    4. Object Number: 385275 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connection to the stoplamp switch.
  5. Install the driver side instrument panel insulator.