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34 41... Electromechanical Parking Brake - Emergency Release

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle against rolling, e.g. with chocks.

Using an 7 mm WAF hexagon socket wrench (1), turn back brake caliper spindle in clockwise direction.

Turn back until wheel can turn freely.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn the spindle to the end stop.
At the end stop a fault code is set which will cause the system to shut down!
If this is the case, clear the fault memory
Fig 1: WAF Hexagon Socket Wrench
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NOTE: Start-up after open circuit:
  1. Switch on ignition.
  2. Press brake button with brake pedal pressed.
  3. The indicator light in the instrument panel goes out as soon as the parking brake is released.