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Brake Booster Replacement

  1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system and navigation system, then write down the audio presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
  3. Remove the master cylinder (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Vacuum Hose And Brake Booster
    G05492107Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box cover.
  6. Remove the under-hood fuse/relay box mounting bolt (A), then remove the under-hood fuse/relay box from the body.
    Fig 2: Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box Mounting Bolt With Torque Specification
    G05492108Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Assembly
    G05492109Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Remove the primary and secondary brake lines (A) from the hose clamp (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Primary And Secondary Brake Lines From Hose Clamp
    G05492110Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Remove the lock pin (A) and the joint pin (B), then disconnect the yoke from the brake pedal.
    Fig 5: Lock Pin And Joint Pin With Torque Specification
    G05492111Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Remove the brake booster mounting nuts (C).
  11. Remove the brake booster (A) from the engine compartment.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the booster surfaces and threads of the booster stud bolts.
    • Be careful not to bend or damage the brake lines.
      Fig 6: Identifying Brake Booster
      G05492112Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  12. Install the brake booster in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Install the master cylinder after installing the brake booster (see MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT  ).
    • Replace the master cylinder rod seal.
    • Check the brake pedal height and free play after installing the master cylinder, and adjust it if necessary (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT  ).
    • Bleed the brake system (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING  ).
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system and the navigation system, then enter the client's audio presets.
    • Set the clock (on vehicle without navigation).