Procedures

Parking Brake Cable Tension Release





WARNING: Failure to release the tension and calibrate the electric parking brake during rear parking brake related service procedures, could cause the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.

NOTE: The tools shown must only be used in the event of an emergency.

1. WARNING: Always use the IDS unit to release the cable tension, when carrying out repair operations on the electric park brake which require cable tension release.

Connect IDS to release the electric park brake cable tension.

^ Follow the on-screen instructions.

2. WARNING: The procedure below should only be used in emergency situations, to release the electric park brake. All calibration of the parking brake system will be lost, and the parking brake will need to be recalibrated to function correctly.

Release the auxiliary junction box access cover.

^ Release from the clip.





3. Disconnect the parking brake module.

^ Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors in the sequence illustrated.





4. Connect the special tool and release the parking brake cable tension.





5. Remove the special tool.

^ Reverse the removal sequence connect and secure the electrical connectors.

6. Secure the auxiliary junction box access cover.

^ Align the pegs and secure the clip.

7. WARNING: Calibrate the electric park brake using IDS. If IDS is not available disconnect the battery for approximately 30 seconds, the vehicle will then prompt the driver to carry out the calibration procedure as per the vehicle hand book on reconnection.

Re-calibrate the electric park brake.