Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Non-ABS) or Master Cylinder Replacement (ABS) .
- Remove the left front brake pipe.
- If the vehicle has cruise control, remove the 2 nuts (2,3) and the bolt (1) from the bracket in order to move the cruise control actuator to the side.
- Loosen the hose clamp and remove the vacuum hose from the check valve.
- Remove the check valve from the booster.
- Remove the check valve grommet from the booster.
- Remove the clip (7) from the push rod clevis pin (9).
- Remove the push rod clevis pin and the washer from the push rod clevis (8).
- Use paint in order to mark the location of the clevis and the nut on the booster push rod.
- Remove the clevis from the push rod.
- Remove the clevis nut from the push rod.
- Remove the 4 nuts.
- Pull 2 or 3 brake pipes out of the bulkhead clamp, as necessary.
- Remove the booster and the gasket from the bulkhead.
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Internal components of this booster are not serviceable. The housing must not be unstaked and separated. Separating the housing will cause permanent deformation, preventing the booster from holding proper volume.