FORCED RELEASE OPERATION METHOD

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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2. PARKING BRAKE FORCED RELEASE

   CAUTION:

   
   

   • If work is performed without first securing the vehicle, the vehicle may start moving and cause a serious accident or other disaster. Therefore, be sure to apply the use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle before performing work.

   • Work on a level surface to ensure safety.

   

   Note

   

   
   

   • When moving the vehicle after the forced release of the parking brake, install all parts except the connector shown in the illustration.

   • A DTC may be output when the engine switch is turned on (IG) or (READY) when the connector shown in the illustration is disconnected. Clear the DTCs after performing the work.

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   • If the DTCs are cleared but do not disappear:

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   1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and move the shift lever to P.

   2. Turn the engine switch off and chock the wheels.

   3. Remove the No. 1 deck board.

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   4. Remove the No. 2 deck board.

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   5. Remove the rear floor finish plate.

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   6. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover LH.

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   7. Remove the luggage compartment trim box.

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   8. Remove the No. 1 luggage compartment light assembly.

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   9. Remove the front luggage compartment trim cover.

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   10. Remove the inner luggage compartment trim cover LH.

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   11. 

       Disconnect the connector shown in the illustration.

   12. Connect SST to SST.

       SST

       09756-48020

       Tech Tips

       When using SST (09756-48070), use 2 of the 3 connectors.

       

       *A	for RHD	-	-
       *a	Brake Pedal	*b	Battery
       *c	SST (09756-48020)	*d	SST (09756-48070)
       *e	Release Button	*f	FINISHED Light
       	Connector	-	-

       

       *A	for LHD	-	-
       *a	Brake Pedal	*b	Battery
       *c	SST (09756-48020)	*d	SST (09756-48070)
       *e	Release Button	*f	FINISHED Light
       	Connector	-	-

   13. Connect SST to the parking brake ECU assembly connector inside of the vehicle.

       SST

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   14. Connect SST to the battery inside of the vehicle.

       SST

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   15. Push the release button on SST with the brake pedal depressed.

       SST

       09756-48020

       CAUTION:

       The vehicle may suddenly move when the parking brake is released. Make sure to perform the release operation with the brake pedal depressed.

       Note

       
       

       • After the FINISHED light illuminates on SST (09756-48070), do not perform the operation again.

       • If the release button on SST (09756-48020) is pressed more than twice at a time, it may damage the parking brake assembly.

       Tech Tips

       
       

       • Confirm that the parking brake is operating by listening for operation sounds.

       • The parking brake may not release if the battery voltage is too low. In this case, perform the release operation again using a fully charged or new battery.

   16. When the FINISHED light of SST illuminates, release the brake pedal.

       SST

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   17. Move the vehicle forward and rearward to check that the parking brake is released.

       CAUTION:

       Be careful when performing this operation. The vehicle may suddenly move.

       Note

       
       

       • When moving the vehicle after the forced release of the parking brake, check that the connector shown in the illustration is disconnected.

       • The brake warning light (yellow) turns on when the vehicle is moved with the connector shown in the illustration disconnected.

       • Make sure to enter the diagnostic mode and clear the DTCs after performing the procedures.

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       • If the DTCs are cleared but do not disappear:

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