Where is the brake light switch located and how do you replace it on Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?

The brake light switch is at the top of the brake pedal bracket. To remove the switch, remove the insulator panel from below the knee bolster if equipped. Then, disconnect the electrical connector at the switch and rotate the switch counterclockwise while pulling to remove it. To install the new switch, rotate it clockwise while inserting it into the mounting bracket and connect the electrical connector. Finally, apply the brake pedal, release it, and verify that the brake lights turn off when the pedal is released.

How do you remove the Brake Light Switch for Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?

To remove the brake light switch, remove the insulation panel and the knee bolster and disconnect the electrical connector at the switch. Remove the switch mounting fastener and remove the switch from the bracket. Install the switch to the bracket and tighten the switch mounting fastener securely.

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Chevrolet HHR Brake Light Switch Parts Questions & Answers

Switch,Stop Lamp & Automatic Transmission Shift Lock & Cruise Control Release
12450036
Q: Where is the brake light switch located and how do you replace it on Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?
A: The brake light switch is at the top of the brake pedal bracket. To remove the switch, remove the insulator panel from below the knee bolster if equipped. Then, disconnect the electrical connector at the switch and rotate the switch counterclockwise while pulling to remove it. To install the new switch, rotate it clockwise while inserting it into the mounting bracket and connect the electrical connector. Finally, apply the brake pedal, release it, and verify that the brake lights turn off when the pedal is released.
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13597428
Q: How do you remove the Brake Light Switch for Chevrolet Cobalt,HHR and Saturn ION?
A: To remove the brake light switch, remove the insulation panel and the knee bolster and disconnect the electrical connector at the switch. Remove the switch mounting fastener and remove the switch from the bracket. Install the switch to the bracket and tighten the switch mounting fastener securely.