RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
With the engine switch on (IG), operate the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake. Then turn the engine switch off.
Tech Tips
If the parking brake cannot be released, use the luggage compartment's parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake (refer to the Owner's Manual).
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
for LHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
for RHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
Disconnect the trunk interior's electric parking brake actuator grommet and connector.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
Remove the 3 screws, 11 nuts and 2 clips from the liner.
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
Remove the clamps shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FLOOR NO. 1 UNDER COVER
Remove the 2 hole plugs.
Remove the 5 nuts, 5 clips and under cover.
DISCONNECT PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR CAP
Remove the electric parking brake actuator emergency release cable cap and 2 nuts.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE W/BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and 5 nuts.
Detach the clamp from the member.
Remove the 3 harness clamps from the member.
Remove the 3 nuts and actuator.