Braking Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Position sensor, brake pedal

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work






Remove:
- the battery. See: Battery Removal and Replacement
- the 3 screws
- the battery box.

Removal

Removing splash guards




Remove the 3 clips holding the cowl.




Carefully lift up the cowl. Remove the 2 clips for the protective cover. Remove the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir.





Remove
- the plastic nut, x 1
- the upper protective cover for the firewall.

Removing the pedal sensor




Pull out the pressure sensor (1) to eliminate any vacuum in the power brake booster. Disconnect the connector (2).




Open the snap ring and pull out the pedal sensor.

Hint: The opening on the snap ring points straight down. The snap ring does not need to be completely removed, just opened.

Note! Make sure that the O-ring is also removed.

Installation

Installing the pedal sensor

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications.

Press in the new pedal sensor.

Note! Use new O-ring. The pedal sensor can only be installed in one position, i.e. with the guide pin pointing straight up.




Lubricate with soap solution and install the pressure sensor (1). Connect the connector (2).

Installing the protective covers





Install:
- the protective cover for the firewall
- the plastic nut, x 1.




Install the protective cover over the brake fluid reservoir. Carefully lift up the cowl. Install the 2 clips for the protective cover.




Install the 3 clips holding the cowl.

Finishing


Install:
- the battery box
- the 3 M6 screws
- the battery as shown: Battery Removal and Replacement.