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LHD With Abs

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION)  .
CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be pumped down before removing the master cylinder to prevent the booster from sucking in any contamination. This can be done by pumping the brake pedal while the engine is not running until a firm brake pedal is achieved.
  1. With the engine not running, pump the brake pedal 4-5 strokes until the pedal feel is firm.
  2. If applicable to access battery negative terminal, unclip the air cleaner cover (two clips) and move the cover aside.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing by pulling straight up.
  4. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
  5. Unlatch the power distribution center, lift it up, and move it to the side.
    Fig 1: Brake Fluid Level Switch
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  6. Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector (2) from brake fluid level switch in master cylinder brake fluid reservoir (1).
    Fig 2: Primary And Secondary Brake Tubes To ICU
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    1 - MASTER CYLINDER
    2 - HCU
    3 - LEFT FRONT CHASSIS BRAKE TUBE
    4 - SECONDARY BRAKE TUBE
    5 - PRIMARY BRAKE TUBE
  7. Disconnect the primary (5) and secondary (4) brake tubes at the master cylinder outlet ports. Install plugs at all of the open brake tube outlets on the master cylinder.
    Fig 3: Clutch Actuator Hose At Master Cylinder
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    1 - RESERVOIR
    2 - HOSE CLAMP
    3 - CLUTCH ACTUATOR HOSE
  8. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the clamp (2) and slide the clutch actuator hose (3) off the reservoir port.
  9. Clean the area around where the master cylinder attaches to the power brake booster using a suitable brake cleaner such as Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner or an equivalent.
    Fig 4: Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
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    1 - MASTER CYLINDER
    2 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
    3 - MOUNTING NUTS
  10. Remove the two nuts (3) attaching the master cylinder (1) to the power brake booster (2).
  11. Slide the master cylinder straight out of the power brake booster.
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