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Brake Booster - CAPRI, Cougar, Ltd, Marquis, Mustang & THUNDERBIRD With 2.3L Engine: Removal

  1. Working in engine compartment, remove air cleaner from carburetor on all engines, and disconnect battery. Disconnect accelerator cable from carburetor. Remove screw that secures accelerator cable to accelerator shaft bracket, and remove cable from bracket.
  2. Remove 2 screws that secure accelerator shaft bracket to manifold, and rotate bracket toward engine. Remove regular production option horn on all except Cougar and Thunderbird. Disconnect 2 manifold injector connectors located near oil dipstick retaining bracket.
    CAUTION: The fuel system is under pressure and must be bled prior to disconnecting quick connect fittings.
  3. Disconnect 2 fuel hoses to fuel supply manifold assembly. Remove 3 bolts holding oil dipstick bracket to upper intake manifold. Remove dipstick and bracket. Remove windshield wiper motor.
  4. Remove vacuum line hoses directly over brake booster at dash panel vacuum tee. Remove bolt holding clutch cable stand, move bracket to side rail at fender inner panel. If equipped with speed control, move speed control cable aside to clear booster.
  5. Disconnect manifold vacuum hose from booster check valve. Remove brake lines from primary and secondary outlet ports of master cylinder. Remove 2 nuts attaching master cylinder to brake booster assembly, and remove master cylinder.
  6. Working inside vehicle below dash panel, remove stoplight switch wiring connector from switch. Remove hairpin retainer and outer nylon washer from pedal pin. Slide stoplight switch off brake pedal pin just far enough for outer arm to clear pin. Remove switch. Be careful not to damage switch during removal. Remove booster to dash pedal attaching nuts.
  7. On vehicles equipped with speed control, remove and set aside control amplifier which is mounted to lower outboard booster stud. Slide booster push rod, bushing, and inner nylon washer off brake pedal pin.
  8. Inside engine compartment, move booster forward until booster studs clear dash panel, then rotate front of booster inboard (toward engine), and remove booster by raising it up until clear.