Brake light switch, adjusting
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Vehicle up to my 02.00
Refer to 46 BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS ; Installing brake light switch
Remove brake light switch to adjust.
- Disconnect connector from brake light switch.
- Remove brake light switch by turning to left through 90 °.
- Pull brake light switch plunger fully out.
- Press brake pedal down as far as possible by hand.
- Guide brake light switch through assembly opening and reinstall by turning 90 ° to right.
- Release brake pedal.
- Connect brake light switch connector.
- Install driver's side stowage tray if necessary.
- Operate brake pedal.
- Brake lights light up.
- Take foot off brake pedal.
- Brake lights do not light up.
Vehicle from my 03.00
- Pull out brake light switch plunger to full extension.
- Keep brake pedal in up position (IMPORTANT! hold pedal up if necessary while installing switch).
- Guide switch through mounting hole (only fits in one position).
- Seat switch fully into opening (pressing plunger against pedal to adjust.
- Seat switch by turning it 45 ° clockwise. This action also turns the plunger shoe into the correct orientation to make electrical contracts in switch operate as well as locks in plunger adjustment.
- Connect brake light switch connector.
- Operate brake pedal to verify proper function.
- Reinstall lower cover panel.