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
- Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Support on safety stands.
- Disconnect 2 reverse lamp switch leads from harness.
- Loosen locknut securing switch to gear selector housing.
- Remove reverse light switch.
- Remove locknut from switch.
Refit
- Fit locknut to new switch.
- Fit switch to gear selector housing but DO NOT tighten.
- Connect reverse lamp switch leads to harness.
- Switch on ignition and select reverse gear.
- Adjust switch until reverse lights are illuminated, screw switch in a further half turn and tighten lock nut.
- Select neutral and switch off ignition.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
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