Power Brake Booster Check Valve And/Or Hose: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A small amount of denatured alcohol can be used as an assembly aid when installing the vacuum check valve and/or grommet. DO NOT use soap.

If the lower vacuum hose and pipe assembly was removed, install the assembly into position on the vehicle.
Install the lower vacuum hose and pipe assembly retaining nut. Tighten to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
If the lower vacuum hose and pipe assembly was removed, connect the vacuum hose connector to the vacuum port on the intake manifold. Press the retainer down firmly to secure the connector to the intake manifold port.
Install the upper vacuum hose to the lower vacuum hose and pipe assembly. Install and secure the clamp into position on the hose.
If the vacuum check valve is being replaced, install a NEW grommet to the brake booster.
If the vacuum check valve was separated from the upper vacuum hose, install the check valve to the vacuum hose. Install and secure the clamp into position on the hose.
Connect the vacuum check valve to the brake booster.

NOTE: A small amount of denatured alcohol can be used as an assembly aid when installing the vacuum check valve and/or grommet. DO NOT use soap.

If the vacuum hose was removed, install the vacuum hose into position on the vehicle, as noted prior to removal.
If the vacuum hose was removed, connect the vacuum hose connector to the vacuum port on the intake manifold. Press the connector retainer down firmly to secure the connector to the port.
If the vacuum check valve is being replaced, install a NEW grommet to the brake booster.
If the vacuum check valve was separated from the vacuum hose, install the check valve to the vacuum hose. Install and secure the clamp into position on the hose.
Connect the brake booster vacuum check valve to the brake booster.