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Brake Switch (Cruise Control): Service and Repair

CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect cruise brake switch electrical connector.




2. Rotate cruise brake switch counterclockwise and remove cruise brake switch from switch retainer.

IMPORTANT: Depressing brake pedal will allow easier access of retainer locking tabs.

3. Gently compress locking tabs on cruise brake retainer and remove switch retainer from brake pedal assembly.

INSTALLATION
1. Install cruise brake switch retainer into upper hole of brake pedal assembly with retainer arrow pointing in the 3 o'clock position.

IMPORTANT:
^ Inspect retainer to insure that locking tabs locked into position and retainer is in place.
^ Do not depress brake pedal assembly during cruise brake switch installation. Depressing brake pedal during cruise brake switch installation will cause a brake drag condition.




2. Install cruise brake switch.
2.1 Position switch into retainer with electrical connector index notch pointing to the 1 o'clock position.
2.2 Slide switch in retainer until plunger is fully depressed into barrel.
2.3 Rotate switch clockwise until travel stop has been reached (approximately 600).
2.4 Inspect cruise brake switch to insure switch is properly locked into switch retainer with cruise brake switch electrical connector index notch pointing to the 3 o'clock position.




3. Connect cruise brake switch electrical connector.
4. Use Scan tool to monitor CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH in ECM General Information data table, while depressing and releasing the brake pedal. Verify the APPLIED and RELEASED states read correctly.