34 31 170 Replacing brake fluid level switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove the COWL PANEL COVER on the left.

Removal:

Remove the water outlet (1).

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Switch Water Outlet

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Fig 2: Removing Brake Fluid Switch

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Operate retaining lug (1) and remove brake fluid switch (2) in the direction of arrow.

Installation:

Install brake fluid switch (1) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Make sure retaining lug (2) is engaged correctly.

Fig 3: Installing Brake Fluid Switch

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Fig 4: Brake Fluid Switch Water Outlet

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Install the water outlet (1).