61 31 310 Replacing brake-light switch: Notes

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Removing instrument panelling at bottom left, refer to 61 31 016 Removing and installing / replacing dip switch for direction of travel

Disconnect connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector

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Depress brake pedal as far as possible.

Pull tappet and sleeve forward completely.
Press together clips and pull back switch.

Fig 2: Removing Switch
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