Parking Brake Cable Tension Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tools

	Electric parking brake release tool 206-082. Only to be used for EMERGENCY brake release
	Electric parking brake release tool link lead 206-082-01. Only to be used for EMERGENCY brake 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.

CAUTION: Ensure the vehicle transmission is in park position before the cable tension is released.

CAUTION: The warranty of the electric parking brake release tool will be invalidated if the casing has been removed.

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

WARNING: Always use Jaguar approved diagnostic equipment to release the cable tension, when carrying out repair operations on the electric park brake which require cable tension release.

Connect the Jaguar approved diagnostic equipment to release the electric parking brake cable tension.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.

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 re-calibrated to function correctly.

Release the auxiliary junction box access cover.
- Release from the clip.
Disconnect the parking brake module.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors in the sequence illustrated.
Connect the special tool.
Release the parking brake cable tension.
- An audible 'click', signals complete parking brake cable tension release.
Remove the special tool.
- Reverse the removal sequence, connect and secure the electrical connectors.
Secure the auxiliary junction box access cover.
- Align the pegs and secure the clip.

WARNING: Calibrate the electric park brake using Jaguar approved diagnostic equipment. If Jaguar approved diagnostic equipment 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 re-connection.

Re-calibrate the electric park brake.