Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Vacuum Brake Booster Gasket

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Install the vacuum brake booster gasket (1).

Fig 2: Vacuum Brake Booster

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NOTE: Ensure the foam insulator on the mounting surface of the vacuum brake booster is properly installed on the booster.

While guiding the brake booster pushrod and mounting studs through the dash panel, install the vacuum brake booster (1).

Fig 3: Vacuum Brake Booster Nuts

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CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the 4 vacuum brake booster nuts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 4: Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Retainer

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Connect the vacuum brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal.
Install the vacuum brake booster pushrod retainer (1).
Rotate the vacuum brake booster pushrod retainer 360 degrees to ensure it is properly installed.
Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
Install the BPMV. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
Install the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Without RPO HP5) or Master Cylinder Replacement (With RPO HP5) .

Fig 5: Vacuum Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve And Hose

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Connect the vacuum brake booster vacuum check valve and hose to the vacuum brake booster.
Install the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP7) or Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP5) .