Parking Brake Release Switch: Service and Repair

Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button E538, Removing And Installing

The following components are integrated in the Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button E538:
- Electro-mechanical Parking Brake Indicator Lamp K213
- -AUTO HOLD- Indicator Lamp 2 K238

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Trim removal wedge VAS 3409

NOTE: When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas at which a prying tool (trim removal wedge 3409, screwdriver) will be positioned, using commercially available adhesive tape.

Removing:
- Switch off ignition and all electrical components and move ignition key or start button into position 0 (preliminary engaged position).







- Remove side cover -1- of instrument panel, do this by inserting trim removal wedge 3409 or a screwdriver into recess -2- and pry off cover -1- in -direction of arrow-.







- Push Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button E538 -1- out of instrument panel from rear.







- Disengage harness connector -arrow- and disconnect harness connector.

Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal.