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61 31 310 Replacing brake-light switch

NOTE: Brake light switch (2) is situated above the brake pedal.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull brake light switch (2) in direction of arrow out of brake light switch holder (4).

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

Installation: 

Depress brake pedal.

Slide brake light switch (2) as far as it will go into brake light switch holder (3).

Grip brake light switch holder (3), slowly return brake pedal to starting position and pull back to stop. 

Fig 1: Locating Brake Light Switch
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