Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button (E538) and -AUTO HOLD- Button (E540)

Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button (E538) and -AUTO HOLD- Button (E540)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (VAS 3409)

The Electro-Mechanical Parking Brake Button and the -AUTO HOLD- Button are contained in a single button module which is located in the center console between the front seats.

• When removing and installing components in visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), cover by taping the areas at which a prying tool ( (VAS 3409) , screwdriver) will be positioned using commercially available adhesive tape.

Removing

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

- Insert a 0.6 mm feeler gauge - 1 - into the gap between the center console - 2 - and the button module - 3 - as illustrated.






- Hold the feeler gauge vertically and push it in 10 mm between the button module and center console.

• Inserting the feel gauge vertically makes sure that it reaches the locking button and outer side. At 10 mm, the tip of the feeler gauge will touch the locking button.

- Tilt the feeler gauge - 1 - in - direction of arrow - to press the button - 3 -. Lift the button module - 2 - toward the rear out of the center console - 4 - at the same time.






- Remove the button module - 1 - from the center console. Pay attention to the wires still connected.






- Remove the primary connector - 1 -, press the button - 2 - and disconnect the connector - 3 -.






- Remove the button module from the vehicle.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.