61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly, refer to 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
E38 from 09/98, E39, E52 and E53:
Installation:
On E38 Series RHD cars with ACC from 04/2000 and on all cars with DSC:
A gap of 0.7 mm must be adjusted between brake pedal and brake light switch.
If this gap fails to guarantee problem-free operation, the gap must be reduced to 0.6 mm.
Removal:
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Pull brake light switch (2) in direction of arrow out of brake light switch holder (4).
Installation:
- Press brake pedal (3) to floor.
- Slide brake light switch (2) as far as it will go into brake light switch holder (4).
- Grip brake light switch holder (4), slowly return brake pedal (3) to starting position and pull back to stop.
Removal:
Removing brake light switch holder (4):
Press brake pedal (3).
Press catches together and unclip brake light switch holder (4) from brake pedal (3).