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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles

This page covers removing the LHD Volkswagen Golf Mk7 brake light switch — on diesel models, remove the air hose from the air filter housing first; on "R" models, open the clamp and screw clip.

Removing
   
Vehicles with diesel engine:
–  Remove air hose from air filter housing.
 

Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles

On »R« vehicles:
–  Open clamp -2- and screw-type clip -3-.
–  Remove air ducting hose -1-.
 

Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles

Continuation for all models:
–  Disconnect connector -2- from brake light switch -F--1-.
–  Remove bolt -3-.
–  Pull brake light switch -F--1- at bottom off brake master cylinder.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
 

Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles

–  Ensure that brake light switch -F--1- seats properly on edge -arrow- of brake master cylinder.
Specified torque
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - brake servo/brake master cylinder, LHD vehicles“
 

Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing brake light switch, LHD vehicles — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 brake light switch (LHD)?
    Turn the switch 90° anti-clockwise and pull it out of the mounting on the pedal bracket. Disconnect the connector.
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