Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the brake pedal in the fully released position, ensure that the stop lamp plunger is fully depressed against the brake pedal shanks.
  2. Fully insert the stop lamp switch and the cruise control switch, if equipped, into the brake pedal bracket.
  3. Push the brake pedal forward in order to set the brake push rod into the booster.
    Fig 1: Pushing Brake Pedal Forward To Set Brake Push Rod Into Booster
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