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Brake Light Switch, From 10.05.2005

On vehicles before 10.05.2005, brake light switch was located on brake pedal. Refer to BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, THROUGH 10.05.2005 .

Removing 

-- Remove engine cover.

-- On some vehicles, intake hose must be removed.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from Brake Light Switch -F-.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Brake Light Switch F From KW 45/05
GWWN47-10071Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove bolt -2- from brake master cylinder.

-- Pull the brake light switch -3- downward and off from the brake master cylinder and remove it from the retaining tab at the top -4-.

Installing 

-- Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications 

Component Tightening Specifications
Torx bolt to brake master cylinder 5 Nm