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61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

E38 up to 09/98: 

Disconnect plug connection.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection
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Depress brake pedal as far as possible, using pedal support if necessary.

Fig 2: Depressing Brake Pedal
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  1. Pull tappet and sleeve forward completely.
  2. Press together clips and pull back switch.
Fig 3: Removing switch
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Installation: 

Slowly bring brake pedal into initial position.

E38 from 09/98, E39, E52 and E53: 

Installation: 

On E38 Series RHD cars with ACC from 04/2000 and on all cars with DSC:

A gap of 0.7 mm must be adjusted between brake pedal and brake light switch.

If this gap fails to guarantee problem-free operation, the gap must be reduced to 0.6 mm.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 4: Removing Brake Light Switch
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Pull brake light switch (2) in direction of arrow out of brake light switch holder (4).

Installation: 

NOTE: Removing brake light switch holder (4):
Press brake pedal (3).
Press catches together and unclip brake light switch holder (4) from brake pedal (3).