- New Brake Light Switch
- Socket Wrench Set
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Flat Head Screwdriver
- Flashlight
- Safety Glasses
- Gloves
Instructions:
1. Park your Tahoe in a safe location and turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Locate the brake light switch. It is usually found under the dashboard, near the brake pedal.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. This will prevent any electrical shock while you are working on the brake light switch.
4. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry open the plastic cover that holds the brake light switch in place.
5. Use a socket wrench to loosen the two bolts that hold the brake light switch in place.
6. Pull the old brake light switch out of its housing.
7. Insert the new brake light switch into the housing.
8. Tighten the two bolts that hold the brake light switch in place.
9. Replace the plastic cover that holds the brake light switch in place.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. Test the brake lights to make sure that they are working properly.
12. If you are not comfortable performing this repair yourself, you can have it done by a qualified mechanic.
