Parking Brake Tensioner: Service and Repair

Parking Brake Cable Tension Release





Special Service Tools

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

1. Move the selector lever to the F position.
2. Move the gearshift lever to the 5th gear position.
3. Release the parking brake.





4. Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.





5. Remove the luggage compartment trim panel.





6. Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
^ Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel retaining clips.





7. Disconnect the parking brake module electrical connector.





8. Connect the special tool to the parking brake module wiring harness electrical connector.





9. NOTE: Operate the parking brake release tool until an audible noise is heard from the parking brake release actuator.

Release the parking brake cable tension.
10. Remove the special tool and carry out any necessary repair to the system.





11. Connect the parking brake module electrical connector.





12. Install the luggage compartment side trim panel.
^ Install the luggage compartment side trim panel retaining clips.





13. Install the luggage compartment trim panel.





14. Install the luggage compartment floor covering.
15. Apply the parking brake.
16. Move the gearshift lever to the " Neutral" position.