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How to manually release the electronic parking brake

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Parking brake

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This video demonstrates how to manually release the electronic parking brake on a Volkswagen Tiguan: first, remove the caliper from the disc. For this operation, you do not need the OBD11 reader to retract the parking brake; you can do it manually.

Remove the two T30 bolts that hold it in place. The internal socket is a T40, which you will unscrew, then use a 'C' clamp to reposition the brake caliper after fitting the electronic actuator.

Refit the two screws and put the caliper back in place. In the meantime, you will have changed the brake pads (which was the minor issue) and reinsert the bolts.


Updated on 21 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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