Junction Block: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery connection at the left front strut tower.

Using a brake pedal holding tool such as shown, depress brake pedal past its first 1 inch of travel and secure in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder reservoir from the brake hydraulic system, not allowing the brake fluid to drain out of the reservoir. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Brake Pedal Holding Tool Installed (Typical)

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1 - CLUTCH PEDAL (IF EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLE)

2 - THROTTLE PEDAL

3 - BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING TOOL

4 - STEERING WHEEL

5 - DRIVER'S SEAT

6 - BRAKE PEDAL

Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to appropriate engine OVERHAUL article.
Clean any debris away from the fittings on top of the junction block.
Remove the two brake tubes coming from the primary and secondary master cylinder ports at the junction block. See Fig 2.

Remove the four chassis brake tubes going to each brake, mounted across the front top of the junction block. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Junction Block Fitting Identification

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1 - FROM MASTER CYLINDER PRIMARY

2 - FROM MASTER CYLINDER SECONDARY

3 - TO LEFT FRONT BRAKE

4 - TO RIGHT REAR BRAKE

5 - TO LEFT REAR BRAKE

6 - TO RIGHT FRONT BRAKE

Remove the bolts fastening the junction block mounting bracket to the lower radiator support. See Figure.
Remove the junction block and bracket from the vehicle.