Brake Light Switch: Service and Repair

Stop lamp switch, replacing

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Ignition off
Ignition off
Remove the key.

Removing soundproofing
Remove the soundproofing panel on the driver's side. See Soundproofing panel, replacing Soundproofing Panel, Replacing.




Lock the brake pedal in the depressed position. Use a pedal jack.

Removal

Removing the brake lamp switch




Remove the connector.
Press the brake lamp switch housing (1) forward towards the pedal box bracket. This is to release the white locking sleeve (2).
Pull the white locking sleeve towards the tip of the brake lamp switch as far as it will go.
Press in the brake lamp switch lock catch (3) from below with a small screwdriver. Bend the switch up, pull out.

Installation

Installing the brake lamp switch





Note! Check that the white locking sleeve has been completely withdrawn towards the tip of the brake lamp switch. Also check that the catches (4) do not catch against the white locking sleeve.

Note! Brake pedal must be depressed.

Install:
- the connector
- the brake lamp switch. Check location of switch in bracket.
Press the brake lamp switch into place. There is a click when the catches engage with the bracket.
Remove the pedal jack
The brake lamp switch is now set to the default adjustment.
Check the function of the brake lamp.

Finishing

Check the shift-lock function

Note! In cars with automatic transmissions and shift-lock, check that the shift-lock is working.

Checking the brake lamp switch
Check the brake lamp switch adjustment.

Installing soundproofing
Install the soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing panel, replacing Soundproofing Panel, Replacing.