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Brake Light Switch, Installing


Brake light switch, part no. 1J0 945 511B or C, installing





- -Completely pull out plunger to full extension.
- Hold brake pedal in up position.
- Important: Hold pedal up if necessary while installing switch).
- Guide brake light switch through mounting hole in pedal cluster.
- Seat switch fully into opening by pressing plunger against pedal to adjust.
- Secure switch by turning it 45° to the right. This action also turns the plunger shoe into the correct orientation to make electrical contacts in switch operate as well as locks in plunger adjustment.
- Connect brake light switch connector.
- Press brake pedal.

Brake lights light up.
- Remove foot from brake pedal.
Brake lights must not light up.