Brake Light Switch: Adjustments
Brake light switch -F-, adjusting- The pedal assembly must be bolted tight to the brake servo and to the instrument panel member before carrying out the adjustment.
The adjustments should be carried out in case of complaint:
Pedal bracket for brake light switch with retaining clip
1. Brake light switch
2. Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
- Part No. N 011 162 9
3. Spring washer, M12
- Part No. N 012 232 3
4. Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
- Part No. N 011 162 9
5. Brake pedal
CAUTION: Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts supplier for the latest information.
- Pull brake light switch out of pedal bracket.
- Remove clip, item -20 -.
- Turn nut -2- on brake light switch.
- Install brake light switch in pedal bracket, insert spring washer -3- and nut -4-.
- Adjust clearance -A-, then tighten nut -4 -.
- Dimension -A- = 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 inch)
- Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
Pedal bracket with internal thread for brake light switch
1. Brake light switch
2. Hex nut, M12 x 1.5
- Part No. N011 0208
3. Brake pedal
Note: Between the nut and the pedal bracket there is a spring clip (not shown), Part No. N0120424.
CAUTION: Part numbers are fisted here for reference only. Always check with your Parts supplier for the latest information.
- Install brake light switch in pedal bracket.
- Adjust clearance -A-, then tighten nut -2 -.
- Dimension -A- = 0.1 to 0.5 mm (0.004 to 0.020 inch)
- Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (39 inch lbs.)
With spring clip for the brake light switch
1. Stop surface of brake pedal
2. Spring clip
- Press into pedal cluster from behind
3. Pedal cluster
4. Brake light switch -F
a - Clearance: max. 0.7 mm (0.028 inch)
Note: The switch must be installed only once in order to assure that it is adequately tight.
Adjusting switch
- Insert switch -4- into installed clip -2 and press in to stop.
Note:
- As a result of this step, the brake pedal must not be under preload.
- If necessary, turn switch back somewhat, noting clearance -a-.