Brake Intervention Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Brake Lamp Sensor

The brake lamp sensor is now in the brake lamp switch.

• After removing, the brake lamp sensor can be re-used.

• The brake light sensor programs itself. It is not necessary to calibrate it after installation.

Removing

- Remove the driver side storage compartment.

- Disconnect the connector from the brake lamp sensor.

- Press the plunger on the brake lamp sensor - B - all the way in.





- Turn the colored piece on the brake lamp sensor, with the plunger still pushed in, all the way to the left - arrow A - to release the sensor.

• The plunger must remained pressed in when releasing the brake light sensor.

- Let go of the plunger.

- Insert the Release Tool for Brake Light Switch (T40168) between the brake light sensor plunger and the brake pedal.

The cone on the tool must face in the direction of the driver seat. The opening on the tool must align with the bulge on the brake light sensor.

- Press the Release Tool for Brake Light Switch (T40168) against the brake lamp sensor. This releases the three retaining tabs on the brake lamp sensor.

- Remove the brake lamp sensor from the mount - C -.





Installing

• When installing the brake lamp sensor, the plunger adjusts itself automatically.

• The brake pedal must remain in end position during installation and must not be moved.

• The brake pedal must be connected with the brake booster.

- Install the brake lamp sensor into the bracket - C - on the brake pedal and gently press it in - arrow A -.





• The brake lamp sensor must engage audibly with all three retaining tabs.

• Do not turn the sensor when it is in the bracket on the brake pedal.

• When installing the brake lamp sensor, the plunger adjusts itself automatically.

- Turn the colored piece on the brake lamp sensor all the way to the right - arrow B -.

- Connect the connector.

- Install the driver side storage compartment.

Check the brake lamp sensor function after installing it and before driving.