Removing and installing brake light switchF, LHD vehicles with 5-cyl. petrol engine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

📋 Procedure

1. Open clamp (2) and pull off intake hose.
2. If fitted, release connector (1) and pull it off.
3. Remove bolts (3) and pull off intake hose.
4. To detach engine cover from its fastenings, jerk it upwards first at the front (arrow 1) and then at the rear on the right (arrow 2) and finally at the rear on the left (arrow 3).
5. Carefully swivel engine cover out of the rear area.

6. Remove noise insulation and/or underbody protection General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
7. Release connectors (1) and pull off.
8. Remove bolt (2) from brake master cylinder.
9. Pull base of brake light switch(3) off brake master cylinder and top of switch out of clip (4).
10. Insert brake light switch into clip.

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