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Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair
"Old Style" Brake Light Switch, Removing and Installing/Adjusting

"Old style" Brake light switch, removing and installing/adjusting

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The following applies only to an existing, functional "Old style" switch that is removed and reinstalled/adjusted.

Removing 

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Disconnect connector from Brake light switch.

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Remove Brake light switch by turning counter-clockwise 90°. 

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Pull switch out from retainer mounting hole.

Installing/adjusting 

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Before installing, pull out plunger completely.

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Apply a light coat of lubricant G 052 142 A2 to end of plunger.

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Depress and hold brake pedal in down position.

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Note orientation of retainer tabs on switch and carefully insert switch into retainer mounting hole

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Secure Brake light switch by turning clockwise 90°. 

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Slowly release brake pedal to stop.

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The above action automatically adjusts the switch plunger travel.

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Connect connector for Brake light switch.

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Check functioning of brake light.

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