Removal (PT Cruiser Without ABS)
- With the engine not running, pump the brake pedal 4-5 strokes until the pedal feels firm.
- Unclip the air cleaner cover (2 clips) and move the cover aside.
- Remove the air cleaner housing by pulling straight up.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Unlatch the power distribution center, lift it up, and move it to the side.
- Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector from the brake fluid level switch in master cylinder brake fluid reservoir. See Figure
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- Disconnect the 2 brake tubes from the master cylinder, and 2 brake tubes from the proportioning valves. See Fig 1
. Install plugs at all of the open brake tube outlets on the master cylinder.
- Clean the area around where the master cylinder attaches to the power brake booster using a suitable brake cleaner such as Mopar(R) Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent.
- Remove the 2 nuts attaching the master cylinder to the power brake booster.
- Slide the master cylinder straight out of the power brake booster.
- To remove proportioning valves, unthread each from the master cylinder.
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