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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Cruise Control 🢒 Brake Release Switch Replacement

    Object Number: 738593 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
  2. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the brake release switch.
  3. Pull the brake release switch rearward in order to remove the switch from the retainer.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 738593 Size: SH
  1. Install the brake release switch retainer into the bracket, from the forward side.
  2. With the brake pedal depressed, insert the switch into the retainer until the switch seats on the retainer. You may hear audible clicks as the ribbed portion of the switch pushes forward through the retainer.
  3. Connect the wiring harness connectors to the brake release switch.

    4. Object Number: 738588 Size: SH
  4. Adjust the brake release switch using the following procedure:
    5. 4.1. Pull the brake pedal fully rearward against the pedal stop until you can not hear audible clicks. The brake release switch moves in the retainer. This movement provides adjustment.
    4.2. Release the brake pedal.
    4.3. Repeat these steps in order to ensure that you have properly adjusted the switch.
  5. Install the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.