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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 339 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Installation Procedure

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.

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.

Install the stop lamp switch (3) into the retainer (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.
Push the stop lamp switch (3) into the retainer (2) until the switch plunger is fully depressed into the switch barrel.
Rotate the stop lamp switch (3) 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 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).
Connect the electrical connectors to the stop lamp switch.
Install the lower I/P trim insulator to the brake pedal bracket.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the lower I/P trim insulator screw.
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Stop Lamp Switch Barrel And Brake Pedal
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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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.