Brake Booster - Vacuum: Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Depress the brake pedal to release vacuum from the power brake booster.
Remove the coolant reservoir bolts and position reservoir aside.

Fig 1: Removing Coolant Reservoir Bolts
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NOTE: Discard the master cylinder retaining nuts. They are torque prevailing and cannot be reused.

Remove the brake master cylinder. For additional information, refer to MASTER CYLINDER .
Disconnect the power brake booster check valve.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Brake Booster Check Valve
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Remove the stoplight switch self-locking pin.

Fig 3: Removing Stoplight Switch Self-Locking Pin
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Slide the stoplight switch and booster push rod and bushing off the brake pedal pin.

Fig 4: Sliding Stoplight Switch And Booster Push Rod
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Remove the brake booster nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Brake Booster Nuts
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Remove the power brake booster.

Fig 6: Removing Power Brake Booster
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