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cali-ti · 10-10-2007, 12:31 AM

received the new switch from autohaus arizona today (PN 61 31 1 378 207) and installed it. EDIT: according to pelican parts, 61-31-1-378-207 was superceded by 61-31-8-360-420 so this should work as well and i believe was the actual part number i searched on and ordered from autohaus arizona.

HERE'S THE KEY TO REMOVING IT AND INSTALLING IT EASILY!

the red plastic piece that surrounds the plunger must be pulled out as far as possible (which means you need to put pressure on the brake pedal so the white plunger can extend to its limit). this allows the tabs to be pushed inward (for it to slip out to remove the old one and in to install the new one).

the new one is a bit smaller than the original (in the body), but the connector and where it mounts into the metal bracket are proper.

brake lights now work, but i've yet to go for a drive and test to make sure cruise de-activates when tapping the brake, but i expect it to work now.

10-10-2007, 12:31 AM	#20
cali-ti aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	received the new switch from autohaus arizona today (PN 61 31 1 378 207) and installed it. EDIT: according to pelican parts, 61-31-1-378-207 was superceded by 61-31-8-360-420 so this should work as well and i believe was the actual part number i searched on and ordered from autohaus arizona. HERE'S THE KEY TO REMOVING IT AND INSTALLING IT EASILY! the red plastic piece that surrounds the plunger must be pulled out as far as possible (which means you need to put pressure on the brake pedal so the white plunger can extend to its limit). this allows the tabs to be pushed inward (for it to slip out to remove the old one and in to install the new one). the new one is a bit smaller than the original (in the body), but the connector and where it mounts into the metal bracket are proper. brake lights now work, but i've yet to go for a drive and test to make sure cruise de-activates when tapping the brake, but i expect it to work now. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel