Purpose of Small Plastic Lever on Top of Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

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Question:

What is the small plastic snap in top thingee on the P3. What does it do it seems like it can fall off ... strange what is it?

asked by: John F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If you use the mounting bracket designed for easy removal and installation that comes with the Prodigy P3 part # 90195 the piece you referenced is what is used to quickly separate the controller from the bracket.

I attached a review video for more info on this controller for you to check out as well as a picture that points out the lever I referred to.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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