Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution .

Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Remove the radiator surge tank clip (2).

Fig 1: View Of Radiator Surge Tank And Radiator Surge Tank Clip
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NOTE: Do NOT disconnect engine coolant hoses.
Remove the radiator surge tank (1).
Position the radiator surge tank (1) aside.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the EBCM/EBTCM.
CAUTION: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch in the OFF position. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the EBCM/EBTCM.
Remove the 6 brake pipes (1, 2) from the BPMV.

Fig 2: Brake Pipe Fittings At BPMV
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NOTE: Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Disconnect the master cylinder secondary brake pipe fitting (1).

Fig 3: Master Cylinder Secondary Brake Pipe Fitting
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NOTE: Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Disconnect the master cylinder primary brake pipe fitting (1).

Fig 4: Master Cylinder Primary Brake Pipe Fitting
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NOTE: Cap the brake pipe fittings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Remove the BPMV bracket bolts (2).

Fig 5: BPMV and BPMV Bracket Bolts
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Remove the BPMV bracket assembly (1).
Remove the brake master cylinder assembly from the booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
Remove the booster vacuum pipe (1) from the booster.

Fig 6: Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe
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Disconnect the brake pedal pushrod (1) from the brake pedal.

Fig 7: Brake Pedal Pushrod
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Replace the click fit connector between booster pushrod and brake pedal with a new part.
Remove the brake booster bolts (1).

Fig 8: Brake Booster Bolts
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Remove the booster from the vehicle.