CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
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.
Tech Tips
The following procedure is for when using electric release SST.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
SECURE VEHICLE
Press the parking switch with the engine switch turned on (IG) to activate the parking lock.
Turn the engine switch off and use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle.
CAUTION:
During power failure, make sure use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle as the parking brake cannot be used.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX (w/ Luggage Compartment Trim Box)
REMOVE TOOL BOX
REMOVE INNER LOWER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System)
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (w/o Rear Air Conditioning System)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the front luggage compartment trim cover (w/ Rear Air Conditioning System).
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH
PARKING BRAKE FORCED RELEASE
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.
If the DTCs are cleared but do not disappear:
Disconnect the connector shown in the illustration.
Connect SST to SST.
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 | - | - |
Connect SST to the parking brake ECU assembly connector inside of the vehicle.
Connect SST to the battery inside of the vehicle.
Push the release button on SST with the brake pedal depressed.
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.
When the FINISHED light of SST illuminates, release the brake pedal.
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.
If the DTCs are cleared but do not disappear: