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Brake Lamp Sensor






Brake Lamp Sensor

The vehicle may have a brake lamp sensor depending on the model.

After removing, the brake lamp sensor can be reused.

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

- Remove the driver side trim panel..

Removing

- Separate the electrical connection.

- Press the brake light sensor plunger all the way in.

- With the plunger pressed in, rotate the colored piece on the brake light sensor left as far as the stop to release the switch.

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

- Let go of the brake light sensor plunger after releasing.

- Insert a (T40168 A) 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 (T40168 A) against the brake lamp sensor. This releases the three retaining tabs on the brake lamp sensor.

- Remove the brake lamp sensor from the mount.

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.

- Insert the brake lamp sensor in the mount on the brake pedal and press it in lightly.

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

The switch must not be rotated in the mount on the brake pedal.

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

- Rotate the colored piece on the brake lamp sensor to the right as far as the stop to secure the switch.

- Connect the electrical connector.

- Install the trim on the driver side..

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