Removal [11/2020 - 11/2021]: Procedure

1. Turn off the electric parking brake AUTO function.
2. With the ignition switch on, operate the electric parking brake switch assembly to release the parking brake. Then turn the ignition switch off.

   HINT: 

   If the parking brake cannot be released, perform the forced release of parking brake.

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NOTE: If the parking brake cannot be released by operating the electric parking brake switch assembly, perform forced release by using electric release SST. Refer to OPERATION METHOD [11/2020 - ]  If the parking brake cannot be released even when using electric release SST due to a malfunction in the parking brake actuator with bracket assembly, perform the following procedures.

1. Remove the No. 1 differential support protector.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

2. Remove the No. 2 differential support protector.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

3. Remove the rear suspension brace cover.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

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   1. Using a 4 mm long socket hexagon wrench, remove the bolt and release cable cover.
   2. Remove the cap.
   3. Insert a 4 mm socket hexagon wrench into the release cable and while pushing down, rotate it counterclockwise.
   4. After checking that the parking brake has been released, install the cap.
      NOTE:

      When installing the cap, make sure it inserted facing the correct direction.

   5. Using a 4 mm long socket hexagon wrench, install the release cable cover with the bolt.

      Torque: 3.0 N*m (31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf) 

Refer to REMOVAL [11/2020 - 11/2021]

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   Bolt

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   1. Remove the cable support bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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   1. Remove the No. 2 cable support bracket in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration.

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