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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010AVALANCHE 1500 2WD V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMPARKING BRAKE WARNING SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L
Parking Brake Warning Switch: Service and Repair
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3LSECTION Service and Repair
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
2. Without disconnecting the electrical connectors, remove the left side instrument panel electrical center/junction block and position aside. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side).
3. Disconnect the park brake warning lamp switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the park brake warning lamp switch bolt.
5. Remove the park brake warning lamp switch.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the park brake warning lamp switch.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the park brake warning lamp switch bolt and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
3. Connect the park brake warning lamp switch electrical connector.
4. Install the left side instrument panel electrical center/junction block. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side).
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection).
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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.