Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Actuator: Installing

-- Install new seal.

-- Turn the brake caliper adjuster screw -1- back slightly.

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NOTE:

This makes it easier to install the actuator.

-- Position the actuator.

NOTE:

Make sure that the seal is seated correctly.

-- Item -2- Then rotate actuator so bolt hole -a- and threads in brake caliper housing -b- are brought into alignment.

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NOTE:

Make sure that parking brake actuator is seated flush against the brake caliper.

-- Attach both actuator bolts (Torx 30).

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NOTE:

Position the motor bolts by hand and screw in a few turns. If threads are damaged, entire brake caliper must be replaced!

-- Tighten the motor bolts. Tightening specification, 12 Nm

-- Connect the connector to the motor.

NOTE:

Only insert connector by hand to avoid damaging it.

Make sure that connectors on vehicle side and actuator side are free of dirt and damage.

-- Install the motor in the bracket.

-- Install the wheels, refer to WHEELS, INSTALLING CORRECTLY .

NOTE:

After replacing actuator, basic setting 006 must be performed with the vehicle diagnostic tester in the EPB function.

-- Connect the vehicle diagnostic tester to the 16-pin diagnostic connector in the vehicle with the ignition switched off.

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NOTE:

Ignition on

Parking brake released.

Coding check and reported if necessary.

DTC memory interrogated, errors shown corrected and DTC memory erased.

-- Select function "053 - Parking brake".

-- Select the function "006 - Basic setting".

-- J540 - Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Control Module

-- J540 - Basic setting (3 electrical parking brake function test).

-- Press the green arrow button at the bottom on the left side to exit the entry template.