Brake Light Switch -F-, Adjusting

Brake light switch -F-, adjusting
^ Remove storage compartment on driver's side.

Mounting bracket with internal thread for mounting brake light switch.





1 - Brake light switch
2 - Hex-nut,M12 x 1.5
3 - Brake pedal

Note: A spring washer (not visible in illustration) is installed between nut -2- and mounting bracket.

Before adjusting brake light switch, check whether brake pedal is in end position (released position).
^ Rotate brake light switch in or out (as necessary) to obtain dimension -A- = 0.1 to 0.5 mm.
^ Tighten nut -2- to 4.5 Nm.
^ Install storage compartment on driver's side.
^ Operate brake pedal.
Both brake lights light up.
^ Remove foot from brake pedal.
Both brake lights must not light up.

Mounting bracket with clip for mounting brake light switch.





1 - Mounting bracket for pedal assembly
2 - Clip
3 - Brake light switch -F

Note: In order to assure sufficiently secure fitting, brake light switch must not be installed more than once.

4 - Clutch vacuum vent valve switch -F36-
Mounting procedure resembles procedure for brake light switch -F-

Installing brake light switch
^ Clip integrated in mounting bracket
^ Brake pedal not depressed

^ Guide the switch -3- into the mounted clip -2-.
^ Then press it in far enough that the plunger is resting at brake pedal.

Checking adjustment after installation
1 - Brake pedal
2 - Mounting bracket
3 - Brake light switch -F





Adjustment dimension a = maximum 0.7 mm





Adjustment dimension b = maximum 0.7 mm
One of these adjustment dimensions MUST be obtained.
^ Check adjustment dimension a or b and correct the adjustment if necessary by rotating the brake light switch inward or outward.

After adjusting brake light switch, check whether brake pedal is in end position (released position).

Checking function of brake light switch -F
^ Operate brake pedal.
Brake lights light up.
^ Remove foot from brake pedal.
Brake lights must not light up.