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Emergency EPB electric parking brake release procedure
CAUTION
The vehicle may move with no warning when the electric parking brake is mechanically released!
The vehicle is only held in position by the Park Lock, if engaged.
If the electric parking brake cannot be released due to a flat battery or an electrical system failure, carry out the following emergency
procedure.
Remove the luggage compartment trim panels (
Remove the removable tool kit cover.
E4.07).
Select and remove the articulated wrench (A), Part No. 228062 from
the tool kit.
FROM Assembly No. 103179 (consult the Spare Parts Catalogue to
identify vehicles not affected by modification)
Lift the plate (A).
Select and remove the articulated wrench (B), Part No. 228062 from
the tool kit.
Insert the articulated wrench (A) in the relative hole on the right of the
tool kit.
Turn the articulated wrench (A) clockwise to completely release the grip
of the parking brake shoes on the rear discs.
The wrench must be turned approximately 50 times to completely
release the parking brake; the brake will begin to release after
approximately 20 turns.
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