61 31 310 Replacing brake light switch

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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.

Installation note:

Press brake pedal.

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

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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 .