MK1 Fabia - Replacing the brake light switch

Step 1 - Using the hole along the bottom edge, lever out and remove the fuse box cover. 

 

 

Step 2 - Remove the T20 screw.

 

 

Step 3 - Remove the dash trim by pulling away from the dash.

 

 

Step 4 - Remove the T20 screw.

 

 

Step 5 - Remove the storage compartment by pinching in the hinge points and withdrawing the lid.

 

 

Step 6 - Remove the diagnostic socket by releasing the retaining tags top and bottom.

 

 

Step 7 - Remove the T20 screw.

 

 

Step 8 - Remove the T20 screw.

 

 

Step 9 - Remove the T20 screw

 

 

Step 10 - Remove the T20 screw.

 

 

Step 11 - Remove and disconnect the headlamp switch

 

 

Step 12 - Remove the lower dash trim (if AC is equipped, disconnect the AC hose running to the top of the storage compartment).

 

 

Step 13 - Locate and disconnect the connector brake light switch.

 

 

Step 14 - Rotate the brake light switch anti-clockwise and remove.

 

 

Step 15 - Best advice is to replace the earlier ratchet type switch with the later plunger type. It is much easier to install and far less likely to go wrong.

 

 

Step 16 - Note the key way on the new switch, install and the rotate until the switch clicks, plug the switch in.

 

 

Step 17 - The brake light switch, installed correctly.

 

 

Step 18 - Check the switch operation on the pedal.

 

Off - 

 

 

On - 

 

 

Step 19 - Check the brake lights are working correctly.

 

Step 20 - To install, reverse the removal steps and if required clear fault codes.

Edited 7 May, 20215 yr by Tech1e
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