Audi Q5 Technical Service Bulletin # 941156 Date: 111107
Lighting - Brake Light Switch Adj. And Removal
94 Brake light sensor (switch) adjustment and removal information
94 11 56
2026388/1
November 7, 2011.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 264
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Replaced brake light sensors are sometimes damaged during adjustment or removal, preventing proper analysis for quality purposes.
Technical Background
It is not necessary to remove the brake light sensor to perform an adjustment. Special tool T40168A is required to properly remove the brake light
sensor.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Adjustment procedure for the brake light sensor:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Remove the driver's side instrument panel lower close out panel to gain access to the brake light sensor.
3. Push the brake light sensor plunger all the way in and hold. (Figure 1, arrow A).
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 265
4. Turn the magenta colored positioner counter-clockwise, approximately 60° to the stop. (Figure 2, arrow A). The brake light sensor is ready for
adjustment.
5. Ensure the brake pedal is in its rest position and must not be moved.
6. Fully release the plunger. (Figure 3, arrow A).
7. Turn the magenta colored positioner clockwise, approximately 600 to the stop. (Figure 4, arrow B). The brake light sensor is now correctly
adjusted.
Removal of the brake light sensor:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Remove the driver's side instrument panel lower close out panel to gain access to the brake light switch.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 266
3. Push the brake light sensor plunger all the way in and hold. (Figure 5, arrow A).
4. Turn the magenta colored positioner counter-clockwise, approximately 60° to the stop. (Figure 6, arrow A). The brake light sensor is ready for
removal.
5. Release the plunger. (Figure 7, arrow A).
6. Install special tool T40168A between the brake light sensor plunger and the brake pedal.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 267
(Figure 8, special tool T40168A).
(Figure 9, T40148A installed).
Tip: The cone on the tool must face in the direction of the driver seat. The opening on the tool must align with the projection on the brake light
sensor.
7. Press tool T40168A against the brake light sensor. The three tabs on the brake light sensor unlock at the same time.
8. Remove the brake light sensor and remove the tool from the sensor.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Required parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
Lighting - Brake Light Switch Adj. And Removal
94 Brake light sensor (switch) adjustment and removal information
94 11 56
2026388/1
November 7, 2011.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 264
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Replaced brake light sensors are sometimes damaged during adjustment or removal, preventing proper analysis for quality purposes.
Technical Background
It is not necessary to remove the brake light sensor to perform an adjustment. Special tool T40168A is required to properly remove the brake light
sensor.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Adjustment procedure for the brake light sensor:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Remove the driver's side instrument panel lower close out panel to gain access to the brake light sensor.
3. Push the brake light sensor plunger all the way in and hold. (Figure 1, arrow A).
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 265
4. Turn the magenta colored positioner counter-clockwise, approximately 60° to the stop. (Figure 2, arrow A). The brake light sensor is ready for
adjustment.
5. Ensure the brake pedal is in its rest position and must not be moved.
6. Fully release the plunger. (Figure 3, arrow A).
7. Turn the magenta colored positioner clockwise, approximately 600 to the stop. (Figure 4, arrow B). The brake light sensor is now correctly
adjusted.
Removal of the brake light sensor:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Remove the driver's side instrument panel lower close out panel to gain access to the brake light switch.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 266
3. Push the brake light sensor plunger all the way in and hold. (Figure 5, arrow A).
4. Turn the magenta colored positioner counter-clockwise, approximately 60° to the stop. (Figure 6, arrow A). The brake light sensor is ready for
removal.
5. Release the plunger. (Figure 7, arrow A).
6. Install special tool T40168A between the brake light sensor plunger and the brake pedal.
2010 Audi Q5 Quattro (8RB) V6-3.2L (CALB) Page 267
(Figure 8, special tool T40168A).
(Figure 9, T40148A installed).
Tip: The cone on the tool must face in the direction of the driver seat. The opening on the tool must align with the projection on the brake light
sensor.
7. Press tool T40168A against the brake light sensor. The three tabs on the brake light sensor unlock at the same time.
8. Remove the brake light sensor and remove the tool from the sensor.
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Required parts and Tools
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
