Brake light switch adjustment (Brakes)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

Service repair no - 70.35.41

Adjust

1. Remove screw securing lower fascia closing panel to fascia.
2. Release 5 clips securing lower fascia closing panel to fascia.
3. Disconnect instrument illumination dimmer switch multiplug. Models fitted with headlamp levelling: Disconnect multiplug from headlamp levelling switch.
4. Remove lower fascia closing panel.

5. Disconnect multiplug from brake light switch.
6. Slacken brake light switch locknut.
7. Connect an Ohmmeter across the GREEN/PURPLE (G/P) and PURPLE/PINK (P/K) terminals of brake light switch.
8. Screw brake light switch into mounting bracket until an open circuit condition exists across the switch with the brake pedal released and a continuous circuit exists as soon as the pedal is depressed.
9. Tighten brake light switch locknut.

CAUTION: Ensure the brake light switch does not prevent the brake pedal returning fully to its stop.

10. Disconnect Ohmmeter and connect multiplug to brake light switch.
11. Connect multiplug to instrument illumination dimmer switch. Models fitted with headlamp levelling: Position lower fascia closing panel and connect multiplug to headlamp levelling switch.
12. Align lower fascia closing panel to fascia and press to secure retaining clips.
13. Fit screw securing lower fascia closing panel to fascia.