2008 Chevrolet Colorado Brake Light switch

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2008 CHEVROLET COLORADO

Im trying to replace my brake light switch. I cant get the old/factory switch to come out though. It will only turn a tiny but then stops. It wont turn any further than that. Wont twist out wont pull out. Am I doing something wrong or what?

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Friday, March 27th, 2015 AT 2:44 PM

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Remove the clip and remove pin and then it should come out to where you can get it out. See pic make sure to disconnect electrical first.

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Friday, March 27th, 2015 AT 3:49 PM

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Do I take a flathead screwdriver to the clip an it slips off? An by electrical do you mean unplug the two wire harness Or the battery?

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Friday, March 27th, 2015 AT 4:03 PM

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Ya normally a screwdriver then move it towards you and unplug the two switchesthe clip has a small groove then a larger one so the pin can come out. It's pretty simple really

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Friday, March 27th, 2015 AT 4:22 PM

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I removed clip an pin. That didnt do anything its still tight an wont pull out. Are there clips on the old switch to pull it out?

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Friday, March 27th, 2015 AT 4:41 PM

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What isent is what our manual says I tmay be tha tit screws in and held with a stamped nut on the back they have nothing on this for removal and I thought that would at least let the bracket out so you could see. Check for a stamped nut on back of switch then. Also look between the switches and see if there is a nut there see if that will coe off and the barek switch will drop down for removal. Included is a pic so it may have aclip or stamped nut holding it on.

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