Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 462
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- Before installing, pull out plunger
(arrow) completely.
- Apply a light coat of lubricant Part
No. G 052 142 A2 to end of
plunger.
- Hold brake pedal in up position
(against stop).
- Note orientation of retainer tabs -
1- and -2- on switch and carefully
insert switch into retainer
mounting hole.
- Push switch in and seat fully into
opening (pressing plunger against
brake pedal to adjust).
Note:
The above action turns the plunger
shoe into the correct orientation to
make electrical contacts in switch
operate, as well as locks in the
plunger adjustment against the
brake pedal.
CAUTION!
When installing, switch must be
rotated until it is fully locked and
the electrical connector is in the
horizontal position. Inspect to
ensure internal stop pin on
retaining collar is fully seated
against outer shell.
- Once seated, secure switch by
turning clockwise 45 .
- Reconnect electrical connector to
switch.
- Check function of brake light
switch.
Brake pedal - assembly overview