2001 Cadillac Deville Parking Brake light

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2001 CADILLAC DEVILLE
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
55,000 MILES

I put my car in gear and the parking brake released. When doing so it snapped the relay so the light doesn't go off when it is off. I am just asking how do I find this part. The web sends me every which way but loose looking at brake problems. I have no brake problems or brake fluid problems.

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FACTORYJACK

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It is a switch mounted to the park brake actuator. I believe it has a single light blue wire attached to it. Here is a procedure, it calls for removing the complete actuator, but I am not sure that is necessary. The pictures don't do much justice, but it's all I have.
Parking Brake Indicator Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the left closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauge., and Console.
Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauge., and Console.
Remove the left front carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

Remove the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts (1, 2).
Position the park brake pedal assembly away from the mounting studs.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.
Remove park brake warning lamp switch mounting bolt.
Remove park brake warning lamp switch.
Installation Procedure

Install the park brake warning lamp switch to the park brake lever assembly. Align the pin to the locator hole.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Install the park brake warning lamp switch mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the park brake warning lamp switch mounting bolt to 2.0 N � m (18 lb in).

Install the park brake pedal assembly to the mounting studs.
Install the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts (1, 2).
Tighten
Tighten the park brake pedal assembly mounting nuts to 24 N � m (18 lb ft).

Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauge., and Console.
Install the left closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side in Instrument Panel, Gauge., and Console.
Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.