Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Emergency release
The cable for emergency release of the parking brake is accessible via the trunk.
However, the cable is located underneath the trunk floor trim, which on the F01/F02 can not be simply taken out.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Plastic nut (size 10mm) |
| 2 | Emergency release tool |
| 3 | Trunk floor trim |
Under a flap there are two plastic nuts which fix be removed. The emergency release tool (red the trunk floor trim in place. Those nuts must T-shaped handle) incorporates a plastic first be undone before the trunk floor trim can socket for unscrewing the nuts.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Slot for accepting the EMF emergency release cable |
| 2 | Socket (size 10mm) for unscrewing the plastic nuts on the trunk floor trim |
| 3 | Square key for releasing the automatic transmission parking lock |
Once the trunk floor trim has been removed, the emergency release cable is directly accessible. The handle of the release tool is hooked onto the end of the emergency release cable by means of the slot provided.
Pulling the cable up operates the emergency release mechanism in the EMF actuator unit. There is a noticeable jolt when it releases. The cables to the two duo-servo parking brakes are then released from the force acting on them. The parking brake is thus released.
| Index | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bowden cable, emergency release (EMF) |
| 2 | Emergency release tool |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.