61 31 310 Replacing Brake Light Switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Pull brake light switch (2) in direction of arrow out of brake light switch holder (4).

Installation:

Press brake pedal (3) to floor.
Push brake light switch (2) as far as it will go into brake light switch holder (4).
Grip brake light switch holder (4), slowly return brake pedal (3) to starting position and pull back to stop .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Brake Light Switch
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NOTE: Removing brake light switch holder (1):

Press brake pedal.

Unclip brake light switch holder (1) at limbs (2) and remove towards rear.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Light Switch Holder And Limbs

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