Brake Light Switch removal

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PaulyV
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 6:37 pm

Hey there,

Got access to the brake light switch, got it unplugged but can anyone tell me how to actually remove it?

Thanks in advance.

Pauly
1990 318i LUX, Alpine White, 80,000 miles, as close to mint as I'll ever get.
316eyes
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 7:10 pm

Just a press in fit. Can be a bit difficult to get out sometimes because of the position. If it's U/S, lever it out with a screwdriver.
psychochild187
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Post Tue May 16, 2006 10:03 pm

i had that problem too

tryed everything .

ended up pulling the rubber bumpstop for the pedal out to get the pedal to touch the switch closed . gave up pulling the swith out. lol