Brake Pedal Position Sensor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. 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: Identifying Brake Pedal Position Sensor

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
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 instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .

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 .