2891953 - 5550D10 brake light switch - r+r

Removing ( Refitting ) 1. Disconnect the electrical connection.

NameConnector
1Brake pedal switch  I30 
2. Rotate the switch (2a) in an anti-clockwise direction through around 60° and extract it.To facilitate the rotation, use a spanner in the hexagonal part (2b) of the switch.
Refitting ( Removing ) 1. Prepare a new switch complete with bush (1a) and spacer (1b).2. Keep the brake pedal pressed and insert the switch in position on the bracket.3. Rotate the switch in a clockwise direction through around 60° until the retainer tooth (3a) is heard engaging in the special housing (3b).Release the brake pedal until it is in the rest position; pull it further upwards until the switch is automatically positioned in relation to the bush.4. Press the pedal in order to be able to remove the service spacer.The service spacer releases an internal stop tooth which prevetns any further movement between the switch and the bush.
Check the operation of the brake lights.