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Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not depress the brake pedal while the hydraulic fluid supply line is disconnected. The inlet pressure port check ball may be dislodged which will result in a non-functional backup system.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the support bracket bolt and nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Support Bracket Bolt And Nut
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  3. Remove the ground wire nut and the ground wire.
    Fig 2: Removing Ground Wire Nut And Ground Wire
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  4. Remove the four master cylinder nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing Four Master Cylinder Nuts
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  5. Position the master cylinder aside.
    Fig 4: Positioning Master Cylinder Aside
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  6. Remove the electric motor relay bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Electric Motor Relay Bolt
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  7. Disconnect the flow switch electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Flow Switch Electrical Connector
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  8. Remove the steering column cover.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Column Cover
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  9. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch self-locking pin.
    Fig 8: Removing Brake Pedal Position Switch Self-Locking Pin
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  10. Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch and the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal.
    Fig 9: Removing Brake Pedal Position Switch
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  11. Disconnect the electric pump and motor assembly electric connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Electric Pump And Motor Assembly Electric Connector
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  12. Disconnect the hydraulic fluid return hose.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Hydraulic Fluid Return Hose
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  13. Remove the hydraulic fluid supply line nut.
    Fig 12: Removing Hydraulic Fluid Supply Line Nut
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  14. Remove the Hydro-Max booster nuts, and remove the Hydro-Max booster.
    Fig 13: Removing Hydro-Max Booster Nuts (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 14: Removing Hydro-Max Booster Nuts (2 Of 2)
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  15. NOTE: Start the hydraulic fluid supply line before tightening the Hydro-Max nuts and bolts.
    Fig 15: Installing Hydro-Max Booster Nuts (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 16: Installing Hydro-Max Booster Nuts (2 Of 2)
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    Fig 17: Installing Hydraulic Fluid Supply Line Nut
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    Fig 18: Installing Electric Motor Relay Bolt
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    Fig 19: Installing Four Master Cylinder Nuts
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    Fig 20: Installing Ground Wire Nut And Ground Wire
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    Fig 21: Installing Support Bracket Bolt And Nut
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  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.