Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Brake Lamp Switch

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Release tool (T40168 A)

• The brake lamp switch (F) can be used again after being removed.

• The brake lamp switch programs itself. It is not necessary to calibrate it after installation.

Removing

- Move the seat all the way back as far as it will go.

- Switch the ignition off.

- Remove the storage compartment under the instrument panel on the driver side.

- Remove the footwell vent.

- Disconnect the connector from the brake lamp switch.

- Push the plunger on the brake lamp switch - B - all the way in.






- Turn the colored piece on the brake lamp switch, with the plunger still pushed in, all the way to the left - arrow A - to release the sensor.

• The plunger must remain pushed in while releasing the brake lamp switch.

- Release the brake lamp switch plunger after the switch has been released.

- Insert the (T40168 A) between the brake lamp switch plunger and the brake pedal.

• The cone on the tool must face in the direction of the driver seat. The opening on the tool must align with the projection on the brake lamp switch.

- Press the (T40168 A) against the brake lamp switch. The three tabs on the brake lamp switch unlock at the same time.

- Remove the brake lamp switch from the mount - C -.






Installing

• The plunger adjusts itself automatically while the brake lamp switch is being installed.

• The brake pedal must remain in end position during installation and must not be moved.

• The brake pedal must be connected with the brake booster.

The brake pedal is in the resting position. Do not press the brake pedal.

- Install the brake lamp switch into the mount - C - on the brake pedal and press on it - arrow A - lightly.






• All three tabs on the brake lamp switch must audibly engage.

• Do not turn the brake lamp switch once it is inside the mount on the brake pedal.

• The plunger adjusts itself automatically while the brake lamp switch is being installed.

- Turn the color piece on the brake lamp switch all the way to the right - arrow B - to the lock the brake lamp switch.






- Connect the connector.

- Install the footwell vent.

- Install the storage compartment under the instrument panel on the driver side.

Make sure the brake lamp switch is working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.