Installation (Neon)
- Turn the power brake booster sideways, then install it into the engine compartment down past the heater hoses and the strut tower. Rotate the booster so its 4 mounting studs and input rod are pointed straight to the instrument panel. Slide the input rod and studs through the instrument panel and into mounting position.
- Under the instrument panel, install the power brake booster mounting nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Using Lubriplate, or an equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the brake booster input rod.
- Connect the power brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal pin. Install a new retaining clip.
- Install and adjust a new brake lamp switch. See BRAKE LAMP SWITCH .
- Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses to the vacuum check valve. See Figure .
- For vehicle equipped with ABS, reinstall ICU mounting bracket and ICU. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article.
- On all vehicles, install master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER .
- Position battery tray back in place. Install the 2 bolts, then the 2 nuts mounting the battery tray to its bracket.
- Reinstall the air cleaner box onto its grommeted alignment post. See Figure .
- Install the one nut and one bolt securing the air cleaner box in place, then connect the wiring harness connector at the air inlet sensor.
- Install the battery and clamp it in place.
- Connect the positive and negative battery cables.
- Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.
CAUTION:
Use only a NEW brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal retaining clip to ensure proper retainment.
CAUTION:
Install a NEW brake lamp switch any time the old switch is removed, the brake booster has been changed or moved.