Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR. 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: Brake Pedal Position Sensor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the driver side knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
1	Brake Pedal Position Sensor Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove the sensor bolt. Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Brake Pedal Position Sensor Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Pull the sensor away from the bracket. Recalibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the driver side knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .

Brake Pedal Position Sensor Bolt

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
Remove the sensor bolt.
Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Brake Pedal Position Sensor

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.
Pull the sensor away from the bracket.
Recalibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration .