Brake Booster - SVT: Removal
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) pressure switch electrical connector.
- Remove the right-hand front wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
- Remove the fender splash shield.
- Evacuate the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Support the flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.
- Disconnect the exhaust flexible pipe from the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
- Discard the gasket and nuts.
- Detach the engine rear support insulator from the support insulator bracket.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Detach the coolant expansion tank from the wheelhouse assembly and position it to one side.
- Remove the bolt.
- Detach the tank.
- Detach the power steering fluid reservoir from the wheelhouse assembly and position it to one side.
- Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector.
- Disconnect the PCM electrical connector bracket.
- Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness ground cable.
- Using a suitable hoist support the engine.
- Detach the engine front mount bracket from the side member.
- Move the engine front mount towards the front of the vehicle to its maximum deflection.
- Detach the PCM wiring harness from the bulkhead.
- Detach the brake tubes from the bulkhead.
- Remove the fuel line.
- Using the special tool disconnect the accumulator refrigerant line from the evaporator.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Using the special tool disconnect the condenser refrigerant line from the evaporator.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Detach the refrigerant lines from the wheelhouse assembly.
- Detach the refrigerant lines from the wheelhouse assembly.
- Remove the refrigerant line retaining bracket.
- Remove the refrigerant lines from the engine compartment.
- Remove the master cylinder. For additional information, refer to BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER .
- Detach the brake pedal switches from the brake pedal bracket.
- Unlock the switches.
- Detach the switches.
- Detach the brake booster actuating rod from the brake pedal.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Depress the clip.
- Remove the brake booster actuating rod pin.
- Remove the brake booster retaining nuts.
- Disconnect the brake booster solenoid valve electrical connector.
- Remove the brake booster.
CAUTION:
Over bending of the flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
CAUTION:
Make sure excessive force is not placed on the remaining engine mount when moving the engine forwards.
CAUTION:
Cap the refrigerant line and the evaporator to prevent dirt ingress.
CAUTION:
Cap the refrigerant line and the evaporator to prevent dirt ingress.
NOTE:
Pull the refrigerant line through the fender.