Removing Brake Light Switch

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Brake light switch

Fig 1: Identifying Position Of Brake Light Switch

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Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove relay box cover.

Fig 2: Identifying Relay Box Cover And Fastening Screws
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Disconnect electric plug connections -2- .
Unscrew fastening screws -3- .

Fig 3: Identifying Electric Plug Connections

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Turn upper part of relay box to one side.
Remove lower part.
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -4- (-a- ).
Unscrew fastening screw -5- on brake light switch -6- .

Fig 4: Unplugging Connector For Brake Light Switch

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Lift brake light switch up out of the guide -7- and remove it.

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Light Switch Guide
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