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 ASSEMBLY (ECE ONLY) or 51 45 184 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY (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.
Press brake pedal.
Unclip brake light switch holder (1) at shanks (2) and remove towards rear.