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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT (OUTBOARD) or CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT (INBOARD) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3, 4) from the stop lamp switch (5).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Stop Lamp Switch
    G01509810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Rotate the stop lamp switch counterclockwise until the travel stop has been reached.
  4. Pull the stop lamp switch rearward.
  5. Remove the stop lamp switch.
    Fig 2: Removing Stop Lamp Switch
    G01509811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.