5550D10 BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH - R+R - Fiat - IDEA - eLearn

2400610 - 5550D10 brake light switch - r+r

) Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

	Name	Connector
-	Battery	A1B

Proceed with removal - 7040L37 gear lever plate - r r . Proceed with removal - 7040A65 passenger compartment box lock , one , r r . Proceed with removal - 7040A19 cushion padding - r r . Proceed with removal - 7040A28 TRIM on gearbox control panel - R.R. . Proceed with removal - 7040A30 Left instrument panel lower TRIM - R.R. . 1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the bottom reinforcement for the underdashboard crossmember (1b).

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the switch on the brake pedal.

	Name	Connector
1	Brake pedal switch	I30

2. Rotate and remove the switch on the brake pedal.

Refitting ( Removing

) Press the brake pedal, then refit the brake pedal switch and turn clockwise/anticlockwise until the retainer tooth can be heard clicking into the seat on the bracket. Release the brake pedal and pull back until the brake servo rod is fully released.

This operation must be conducted carefully because if the switch is not correctly retracted it could keep the brake pedal in an advanced position with the risk of residual torque at the wheels which could cause damage to the brake system.

Check there is clearance between the end of the switch and the contact plate on the brake pedal. Connect the electrical connection to the switch on the brake pedal.Place the lower reinforcement in its housing on the underdashboard crossmember and fasten it using the bolts. Proceed with refitting - 7040A30 Left instrument panel lower TRIM - R.R. . Proceed with refitting - 7040A28 TRIM on gearbox control panel - R.R. . Proceed with refitting - 7040A19 cushion padding - r r . Proceed with refitting - 7040A65 passenger compartment box lock , one , r r . Proceed with refitting - 7040L37 gear lever plate - r r . Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.Check that the brake lights are off with the brake pedal released in the rest position.