61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LOWER TRIM FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL

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 (3).

Push the latch mechanisms (4) together and unclip the brake light switch holder (3) from the brake pedal.

Fig 1: Pulling Brake Light Switch Out Of Brake Light Switch Holder

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Installation note:

Press brake pedal.

Push 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 initial position and pull back until limit position .