HOW TO RELEASE THE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MANUALLY


caution Releasing the electric parking brake manually is limited to an emergency case.
1.With the vehicle parked, move the selector lever to P position. Then chock the wheels.
2.Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

3.
caution If signs of dirt or water are found around the connector, clean it thoroughly. Ensure that no foreign materials intrude into the connector.
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 calliper assembly.

5.Insert an hexagonal wrench (6 mm) to the rear brake calliper assembly, and then turn the wrench clockwise.
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 O-ring cannot be reused. When you reinstall the actuator, replace the O-ring with new one.
  • Ensure that the brake fluid does not overflow.
note For how to install the electric parking actuator, refer to .