Brake Booster, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the Brake Lamp Switch -F-. Refer to Brake Lamp Switch -F-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Separate the brake pedal from the brake booster. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE BOOSTER, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to Body Front .

-- Remove the tower brace -1- at the bolts -2 through 4-.

Fig 1: Identifying Tower Brace & Bolts

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the engine control module and move them to the side.

-- Disconnect the connector from the brake fluid level warning switch.

-- Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:

The cap over the brake fluid reservoir is installed only on certain models.

-- Remove the brake fluid reservoir. Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Protect plenum chamber from escaping brake fluid.

Brake fluid reservoir is engage in master brake cylinder on bottom side.

-- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead -A-. Refer to Body Front .

Fig 2: Plenum Chamber And Expanding Rivets

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-- Remove brake lines -2- and seal off with plugs from repair set part no. 1H0 698 311 A.

Fig 3: Brake Booster Bolts, Brake Lines & Brake Master Cylinder Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts from the brake booster -1-.

Fig 4: Brake Booster Bolts, Brake Lines & Brake Master Cylinder Bolts

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-- Remove brake booster with brake master cylinder.