Removal and Installation

WARNING: The power brake booster should not be carried by the accumulator, nor should it ever be dropped on the accumulator. Check the snap ring on the accumulator for correct seating before the power brake booster is used. The accumulator contains high-pressure nitrogen gas and can be dangerous if mishandled. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: If the accumulator is to be disposed of, it must not be exposed to excessive heat. Before discarding the accumulator, drill a 1.6-mm (1/16-inch) diameter hole in the end of the accumulator can to relieve the gas pressure. Always wear safety glasses when performing this operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

With the engine off, press the brake pedal several times to discharge the accumulator.
Remove the left side battery. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner housing. For additional information, REFER to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the brake pressure switch electrical connector.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the power steering hoses.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Power Steering Hoses With Torque Specifications
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Remove the two brake master cylinder nuts and position the hydraulic line bracket and brake master cylinder aside.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Master Cylinder Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover.

Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Steering Column Opening Cover
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Remove the self-locking pin.

Fig 5: Locating Redundant Self-Locking Clip Cover And Self-Locking Clip
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Remove the brake pedal position (BPP) switch and the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal pin.

Fig 6: Locating BPP Switch
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Remove the two power brake booster nuts, and remove the power brake booster.

Fig 7: Removing Two Power Brake Booster Nuts With Torque Specifications
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals on the power steering pressure line fittings.
- Fill the power steering fluid reservoir. For additional information, REFER to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .