Item 12: Brake Booster Assembly Removal Note

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Remove the vapor management valve (VMV) and bracket assembly and position it aside.

Fig 1: Removing Vapor Management Valve (VMV) And Bracket Assembly
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Remove the wiper arm nuts and remove wiper arms.

Fig 2: Removing Wiper Arm Nuts And Wiper Arms
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Disconnect the washer hose.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Washer Hose
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Remove the cowl cover.
1. Remove the cowl cover pushpins.
2. Remove the cowl cover rubber trim.
3. Remove the cowl cover.
Fig 4: Removing Cowl Cover
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Remove the cowl brace center bolts. Remove the cowl brace end bolts and the bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Cowl Brace Center Bolts
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Disconnect the coolant reservoir return hose.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Coolant Reservoir Return Hose
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Remove the coolant reservoir bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Coolant Reservoir Bolts
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Remove and discard the brake booster-to-brake pedal bracket nuts.

Fig 8: Removing Brake Booster-To-Brake Pedal Bracket Nuts
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Disconnect the brake pedal pin from the brake booster input shaft.
1. Remove the brake pedal pin clip.
2. Disconnect the booster input shaft from the brake pedal pin.