Removing and installing brake light switch, RHD — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

• Opens: brake fluid

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• Disconnect connector (A) from brake fluid level warning contact F34.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter housing 3 cyl. injection engine, toothed belt drive (4 valves)24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
2. Place sufficient lint-free cloths in adjacent area.
3. Draw off as much brake fluid as possible from brake fluid reservoir using brake filling and bleeding equipmentVAS 5234.
4. Disconnect connector (A) from brake fluid level warning contact F34.
5. Disconnect connector (B) from brake light switchF.

6. Disconnect return hose (C) for clutch master cylinder from brake fluid reservoir.
7. Seal return hose (2) for clutch master cylinder (3) with sealing tool T10249(1) or engine bung setVAS 6122.
8. Tie return hose (2) in place above.
9. Unscrew torx bolt (1) from retaining lug of brake fluid reservoir and from brake master cylinder.
10. Pull brake fluid reservoir (2) upwards (arrow) out of brake master cylinder.
11. Lay connectors together with wiring harness to side.
12. Unscrew bolt (1 arrow) from brake master cylinder.
13. Pull brake light switchF(2) off brake master cylinder.
14. Install in reverse order.
15. Bleed brake system .

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