61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism . See 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM (US ONLY) .
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Pull brake light switch (2) in direction of arrow out of brake light switch holder (4).
Installation note:
- Press brake pedal (3) to floor.
- Push brake light switch (2) as far as it will go into brake light switch holder (4).
- Counter hold brake light switch (4) holder, slowly return brake pedal (3) to initial position and tighten to stop .
NOTE:
Removing brake light switch holder (1):
Press brake pedal.
Unclip brake light switch holder (1) at shanks (2) and remove towards rear.