28 50 001 Manual emergency release of transmission lock (GS7D36SG) S65

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In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. flat battery or electrical fault, the transmission lock must be manually released, otherwise the wheel will be locked and the vehicle cannot be moved.

IMPORTANT: Secure vehicle with appropriate means/equipment against rolling off. (e.g. chocks, parking brake).
Press the brake pedal when manually releasing the transmission lock.

Press installation frame of gaiter (1) a little from front to rear and release gaiter from center console.

Fig 1: Pressing Installation Frame Of Gaiter

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Insert a suitable tool in cover (1) and fold open towards front.

Fig 2: Inserting Suitable Tool On Cover

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Insert tool in lock (1) and fold towards rear.

Transmission lock is released.

Fig 3: Inserting Tool On Lock

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