Parking Brake, Mechanically Releasing

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In individual cases the parking brake must be mechanically released.

Proceed as follows:

CAUTION: When mechanically loosening the parking brake, secure the vehicle from rolling.

-- Disconnect the connector from the motor.

-- Remove the connector from the retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Connector (Actuator Side) From Bracket

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-- Remove both bolts form the motor.

Fig 2: Removing Both Actuator Securing Bolts

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-- Remove the motor.

Fig 3: Removing Actuator

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CAUTION: When mechanically loosening the parking brake, secure the vehicle from rolling.

-- To loosen the brake turn the adjusting bolt on the parking brake motor with a tool -1-.

Fig 4: Positioning Actuator

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NOTE: Repeat the procedure on the other side, so that the rear brakes are loosened.

CAUTION: When mechanically loosening the parking brake, secure the vehicle from rolling.