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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: The power brake booster should not be carried by the accumulator, nor should it ever be dropped on the accumulator. Check the snap ring on the accumulator for correct seating before the power brake booster is used. The accumulator contains high-pressure nitrogen gas and can be dangerous if mishandled.
WARNING: If the accumulator is to be disposed of, it must not be exposed to excessive heat. Before discarding the accumulator, drill a 1.6-mm (1/16-inch) diameter hole in the end of the accumulator can to relieve the gas pressure. Always wear safety glasses when performing this operation.
  1. With the engine off, depress the brake pedal several times to discharge the accumulator.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the left side battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the air cleaner housing. For additional information, refer to the appropriate REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the brake pressure switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
    G01439574Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the power steering hoses.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Hoses
    G01439575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the brake master cylinder nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Brake Master Cylinder Nuts
    G01439576Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the power steering hose mounting bracket and the brake master cylinder, and position aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Hose Mounting Bracket
    G01439577Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the self-locking pin.
    Fig 5: Removing Self-Locking Pin
    G01439578Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch and the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal pin.
    Fig 6: Removing Brake Pedal Position Switch And Brake Booster Push Rod
    G01439579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the power brake booster nuts, and remove the power brake booster.
    Fig 7: Removing Power Brake Booster Nuts
    G01439580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Install new O-ring seals on the power steering pressure fittings.
    • Bleed the Hydro-Boost. For additional information, refer to HYDRO-BOOST BLEEDING - E550  .
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