Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 461

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Brake light switch, removing and
installing/adjusting

Two different styles of brake light switch were

used in production. For servicing purposes they
will be referred to here as "old style" and "new
style".

It is important to identify which style of switch is

installed prior to servicing as each requires
specific removal and installation/replacement
procedures.

Notes

On Diesel models and gasoline models with

cruise control, Brake Switch -F- and Brake
Pedal Switch (cruise control/DFI) -F47- are
integrated. The following procedures apply to all
models regardless of switch.

Only "old style" switches can be removed and

reinstalled/adjusted.

"New style" switches must NOT be reused after

removal. Always replace.

CAUTION!

Should a brake light switch require
replacement, only a specific "new style"
switch is available (supercedes all previous
part number versions). This switch requires
that critical procedures be followed prior to
and during installation

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Brake pedal - assembly overview

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Preparation

- Remove driver's side lower instrument panel

cover.

- Disconnect electrical connector from brake light

switch.

- Identify style of switch installed:

"Old style" switch is identified by large (approx.

10 mm) plunger tip button, and square plunger
shaft. Removing and installing/adjusting
below.

"New style" switch is identified by small

(approx. 4 mm) plunger tip without button, and
round plunger shaft. Removing and installing

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"Old style" brake light switch, removing and
installing/adjusting

Note:

The following applies only to an existing,
functional "old style" switch that is removed and
reinstalled/adjusted.

Removing

- Turn switch counter-clockwise 90 .

- Pull switch out from retainer mounting hole.

Brake pedal - assembly overview

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Installing/adjusting

- Before installing, pull out plunger completely.

- Apply a light coat of lubricant Part No. G 052

142 A2 to end of plunger.

- Depress and hold brake pedal in down

position.

- Note orientation of retainer tabs on switch and

carefully insert switch into retainer mounting
hole

Note:

The above action automatically adjusts the switch
plunger travel.

- Secure switch by turning clockwise 90 .

- Slowly release brake pedal to stop.

- Reconnect electrical connector to switch.

- Check function of brake light switch.

Brake pedal - assembly overview

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"New style" brake light switch,
removing and installing

Note:

The following applies only to a "new
style" switch that is removed and
replaced.

Removing

CAUTION!

"New style" switches must NOT
be reused after removal. Always
replace.

Installing

CAUTION!

- Turn switch counter-clockwise

45 .

- Pull switch out from retainer

mounting hole.

- Dispose of switch accordingly.

"New style" switches have an
internal switch mechanism that
will be damaged if not installed
and adjusted according to the
following procedure.

DO NOT depress switch
plunger or otherwise rotate the
retaining collar of the switch
prior to installation.

Brake pedal must be held in the
up position (not depressed)
during switch installation.

Brake pedal - assembly overview