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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)11 · Manual gearbox
11 · Transmission

Reverse light switch

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs › Reverse light switch
Manual gearboxReverse light switch

REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH

Service repair no - 37.27.01.

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

Reverse light switch – Raise front of vehicle.
  1. Disconnect 2 reverse lamp switch leads from harness.
  2. Loosen locknut securing switch to gear selector housing.
  3. Remove reverse light switch.
  4. Remove locknut from switch.

Refit

  1. Fit locknut to new switch.
  2. Fit switch to gear selector housing but DO NOT tighten.
  3. Connect reverse lamp switch leads to harness.
  4. Switch on ignition and select reverse gear.
  5. Adjust switch until reverse lights are illuminated, screw switch in a further half turn and tighten lock nut.
  6. Select neutral and switch off ignition.
  7. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

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