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How to release the electric parking brake manually
WARNING:
Releasing the electric parking brake manually should only be done in an emergency.
1) With the vehicle parked, push the electric parking switch, then chock the wheels.
Disconnect the 12V auxiliary battery negative terminal. (Refer to 3-5.)
CAUTION:
• If
signs
of dirt or water are found around the connector, clean it thoroughly.
• Ensure that no foreign materials intrude into the connector.
3)
Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the electric parking actuator.
4)
Remove the two bolts to remove the electric parking actuator from the rear brake caliper assembly.
WARNING:
Depress the brake pedal before releasing the parking brake. If not, the vehicle will start to move as soon as you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION:
The brake fluid may overflow.
Electric parking
switch
Connector
Rear brake caliper assembly
Electric parking actuator
Rear brake caliper assembly
Hexagonal wrench
2)
5)
Insert a
hexagonal
wrench (6 mm) to the rear brake caliper assembly, and then turn the wrench clockwise 2 turns.