Remove/install mechanical stop lamp switch - AR42.10-P-0040EW

MODEL 166, 172, 190, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 221, 222 (except 222.004/057/104/157), 231 

Fig 1: Mechanical Stop Lamp Switch Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
1	Remove cover on driver side under the instrument panel	MODEL 166, 172, 190, 197, 204, 205, 207, 212, 217, 218, 221, 222 (except 222.004/057/104/157), 231
		MODEL 217, 222.0 (except 222.004/057), 222.1 (except 222.104/157)	AR68.10-P-1500LF
		MODEL 231	AR68.10-P-1500RK
		MODEL 205	AR68.10-P-1500LW
		MODEL 190, 197	AR68.10-P-1501RQ
2	Disconnect electrical connector from brake light switch (S9/1)
3	Detach cover (1)	If necessary.
4	Pull out brake light switch (S9/1), press catches together (arrows) and detach bracket (2)	Depress the brake pedal (3) fully and insert the brake light switch (S9/1) with bracket (2). Press in the brake light switch (S9/1) fully, release the brake pedal (3) and pull back using little force (recommended value 20 N).
5	Install in the reverse order