brake light switch replacement?

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
71,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAPA1ONE
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i need to replace the brake light switch. i have the new switch but can't seem to find it under the dash.
Jan 5, 2008 at 12:19 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached picture brake light switch replacement steps below. This includes the location for the switch located near the brake pedal on your car. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 27, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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KASEKENNY
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It is located on the shaft of the brake pedal. I attached the information from the manual below for your review.

Let us know if you need more info. Thanks
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Nov 27, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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