Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Brake system does not use a brake switch, stoplight switch or brakelight switch. System uses a Brake Pedal Position Sensor to control these functions.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Position Sensor & Bolt

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Left Side . If equipped with adjustable pedals, Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and position the intermediate steering shaft away from the steering column in order to gain access to the brake pedal adjustment position sensor. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
1	Brake Pedal Position Sensor Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
2	Brake Pedal Position Sensor Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement - Left Side .
If equipped with adjustable pedals, Remove the intermediate steering shaft bolt and position the intermediate steering shaft away from the steering column in order to gain access to the brake pedal adjustment position sensor. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

Brake Pedal Position Sensor Bolt

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

Brake Pedal Position Sensor

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration