brake light switch removal process

1993 BMW 318I
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ADRIZZ
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I am trying to change the brake light switch on a '93 BMW 318is and I have an idea of where it is located, but i can't move the plastic panel from underneath the steering wheel because of the "chime" or "gong" (at least that what they referred to it as on some video.) Anyways, how do i remove it? Heres a picture of it.


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Nov 30, 2010 at 2:46 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Pinch the ends together and the electrical connectors can be removed.
Nov 30, 2010 at 4:26 AM
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ADRIZZ
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thanks about to test it out now!
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:39 PM
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We are right here for you my brother.
Nov 30, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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ADRIZZ
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im actually a girl. another question though. there's electrical connectors attached to the brake switch and even when i pinch the ends together, it wont budge. how do you remove it safely?
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Nov 30, 2010 at 8:01 PM
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ADRIZZ
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NVM i got it out. FINALLY!
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Nov 30, 2010 at 8:35 PM
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My sister then! Sorry about the gender confusion.
Nov 30, 2010 at 9:46 PM