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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Cruise Control 🢒 Cruise Control Release Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 161421 Size: SH

    Notice: Proper stoplamp switch adjustment is essential. Improper stoplamp switch adjustment could cause brake drag and excessive brake lining wear.

  1. Remove the driver side insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Twist the upper switch (5) counter-clockwise and remove.
  3. Disconnect the upper switch electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161421 Size: SH

    Important: When installing the brake pedal switches, it is very important that the brake pedal remains in the full up or at rest position or damage to the brake system and/or switch misadjustment may occur.

  1. Connect the upper switch (5) electrical connector.
  2. Install the upper switch (5) into the upper retainer. Face the switch connector to the 6  o'clock position.

    3. Important: The release switch assembly and the stoplamp switch assembly cannot be adjusted until after the brake booster pushrod is assembled to brake pedal assembly. Incorrect adjustment could cause the cruise control system to not work properly.

  3. Adjust the switch. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Adjustment .
  4. Install the driver side insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.