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Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster

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  1. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Master Cylinder And Brake Booster
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  2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 12: Brake Booster Assembly Removal Note 

  1. Remove the vapor management valve (VMV) and bracket assembly and position it aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Vapor Management Valve And Bracket Assembly
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  2. Remove the wiper arm nuts and remove wiper arms.
    Fig 3: Removing Wiper Arm Nuts And Wiper Arm
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  3. Disconnect the washer hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Washer Hose
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  4. Remove the cowl cover.
    1. Remove the cowl cover pushpins.
    2. Remove the cowl cover rubber trim.
    3. Remove the cowl cover.
    Fig 5: Removing Cowl Cover
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  5. Remove the cowl brace center bolts. Remove the cowl brace end bolts and the bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Cowl Brace End Bolts And Bracket
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  6. Disconnect the coolant reservoir return hose.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Coolant Reservoir Return Hose
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  7. Remove the coolant reservoir bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Coolant Reservoir Bolts
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  8. Remove and discard the brake booster-to-brake pedal bracket nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Brake Booster-To-Brake Pedal Bracket Nuts
    G03200153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. 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.