Parking Brake: Notes

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Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Special Tool - Parking Brake

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NOTE: The electronic parking brake (EPB) module must be configured if it is installed new. Follow the diagnostic tool instructions for configuring the EPB module. For additional information, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK .

NOTE: The electronic parking brake (EPB) system must be reset following the EPB system reset procedure if the battery has been discontinued. Refer to ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) RESETTING .

NOTE: The electronic parking brake (EPB) module is located above the subwoofer amplifier on the rear quarter panel reinforcement.

To remove the electronic parking brake (EPB) module only, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM .
2. Fold the LH side luggage compartment trim aside.
3. Remove the components in the following order:
  - Nuts.
  - The electrical connector.
  - The electrical connector.
  - The electronic parking brake (EPB) module.
Fig 2: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
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To remove the electronic parking brake (EPB) switch only, follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM .
2. Remove the components in the following order:
  - The cup holder.
  - The electrical connector.
  - Screws (4 req'd).
  - The electronic parking brake (EPB) switch.
Fig 3: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Switch (1 Of 3)
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following 2 figures.

Fig 4: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Switch (2 Of 3)
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Fig 5: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Switch (3 Of 3)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.