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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
  1. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP7) or Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement (HP5) .
  2. Remove and position aside the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Vacuum Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve And Hose
    GM1874803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster vacuum check valve and hose from the vacuum brake booster and position aside.
  5. Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement (Without RPO HP5)  or Master Cylinder Replacement (With RPO HP5) .
  6. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV). Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
  7. Fig 2: Vacuum Brake Booster Pushrod Retainer
    GM1874783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  9. Remove the vacuum brake booster pushrod retainer (1).
  10. Disconnect the vacuum brake booster pushrod from the brake pedal.
  11. Fig 3: Vacuum Brake Booster Nuts
    GM1875738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 4 vacuum brake booster nuts (1).
  13. Fig 4: Vacuum Brake Booster
    GM1921721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Carefully pull the vacuum brake booster forward until the mounting studs clear the dash panel.
  15. NOTE: Ensure the foam insulator on the mounting surface of the vacuum brake booster withdraws with the booster.
  16. Remove the vacuum brake booster (1).
  17. Fig 5: Vacuum Brake Booster Gasket
    GM1921723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Inspect the vacuum brake booster gasket (1) for damage and replace if necessary.