OEM 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Light Switch

2003 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Light Switch Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Brake Light Switch on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Before you replace the stop lamp switch you need to remove the left instrument panel (I/P) closeout/insulator panel. Release the two electrical connections at points 3 and 4 from the stop lamp switch before turning the switch counterclockwise to reach its travel limit and pulling it backward to free it from its holder. You can install the stop lamp switch when its rider faces the retainer with the Brake Pedal secured to the power booster rod; do not depress the Brake Pedal as you fit the switch in place. Press forward against the stop lamp switch until the plunger sinks 2 to 3 lbs deep into its housing to avoid misaligning this component with the Brake Pedal bracket. To position the stop lamp switch properly rotate it clockwise to its travel stop. You should find the minimum plunger distance range between 0.0 mm (0.0 in) and 2.0 mm (0.78 in) using a feeler gauge when the switch is 0.0 mm (0.0 in) from the Brake Pedal bracket to the stop lamp switch barrel. Reattach the electrical connectors to the stop lamp switch before reinserting the left side interior panel.