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Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD
Note
- The brake light switch is located in the brake master cylinder.
- The brake light switch is not adjustable.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1410-
Removing:
Vehicles with diesel engines
- Free vacuum hose -arrows-.
- Loosen hose clips -1 and 2-, remove ventilation pipe.
Vehicles with 1.8-l and 2.0-l petrol engines
- Loosen hose clips -2 and 3-, remove ventilation pipe.
Continuation for all engines
- Remove the connector -2-.
- Screw out bolt -3-.
- Pull brake light switch - F- -1- at bottom off brake master cylinder.
Installation:
Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:
- Ensure that the brake light switch - F- -1- seat properly on edge -arrow- of brake master cylinder.
| Caution Make sure that the brake lights work properly before the vehicle is driven on the road. |
Removing and installing brake light switch, RHD
Note
- The brake light switch is located in the brake master cylinder.
- The brake light switch is not adjustable.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Torque wrenches - V.A.G 1410-
Removing:
Vehicle with diesel engine
- Remove engine cover .
- Release and pull off fuel supply lines -1- and -2-.
- Separate plug-in connectors .
| WARNING The fuel line is under pressure. Fuel poses danger of injury to eyes and skin. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid injuries and contact with skin. Wrap cloth around joint before unfastening hose connections. Then reduce pressure by carefully opening the connection. |
- Unclip fuel lines -1- and -2- from retainer -arrow- on coolant reservoir -3-.
- Unscrew the mounting nuts -2-.
- Remove nut -1-.
- Open retainer -arrow- and unclip fuel lines -1-.
- Then lay fuel filter to one side.
Continuation for all engines
- Release electrical connector -1- and pull off.
- Release catches using a screwdriver -arrow-.
- Place coolant expansion tank onto engine.
- Remove upper toothed belt cover.
- Remove heat shield -1- if present.
- Also unscrew screw -3- with Torx screwdriver bit T30 - T10405- .
- Pull heat shield -1- upwards out of retainers -arrows- on brake fluid reservoir -2-.
- Release and pull connector -2- off brake light switch - F- -1-.
- Remove bolt -arrow-.
- Unscrew brake light switch - F- from brake master cylinder.
Installation:
Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:
- Ensure that the brake light switch - F- -1- seat properly on edge -arrow- of brake master cylinder.
Checking ABS sensor ring
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Sensor gauge - T10473-
Operation process
Wheel bearing unit is removed.
Using sensor gauge - T10473- , check ABS sensor ring -2- all
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Removing and installing switch for parking
brake, vehicles with manual parking
brake
Removing:
Remove centre console.
Move the drivers seat forward.
Unclip connectors -A- of the handbrake warning switch - F9-
-B-.
Clip out the securing tabs -arrows- of the handbrake warnin ...
See also:
Roof strips / roof rails
Exploded view - roof rail
- Roof railing
1 + 1 each
With mounting point
seals and bonded sealing
material on the contact
areas of the roof
Caution
Every time the roof ra ...
