Brake Booster

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Components

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Remove the 2 nuts and position the vapor management valve (VMV) and bracket assembly aside.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
Fig 2: Removing Nuts And Bracket Assembly
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Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 windshield wiper pivot arms.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Locating Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm Nuts
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Disconnect the windshield washer hose.

Fig 4: Locating Windshield Washer Hose
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Remove the cowl panel grille.
1. Remove the cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the cowl panel grille rubber trim.
3. Remove the cowl panel grille.
Fig 5: Locating Cowl Cover Panel Grille
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Remove the 7 bolts and the strut tower support brace.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Strut Tower Support Brace
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Disconnect the degas bottle return hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Degas Bottle Return Hose
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Remove the 2 degas bottle bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
Fig 8: Removing Degas Bottle Bolts And Degas Bottle Aside
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Remove the brake master cylinder. For additional information, refer to HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION .
If equipped, disconnect the brake pedal travel switch and the brake pedal force switch electrical connectors.
Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose from the vacuum check valve.
Remove and discard the 4 brake booster-to-brake pedal bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Fig 9: 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 redundant self-locking clip.
2. Disconnect the booster rod from the brake pedal.
Remove the brake booster from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.