Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the brake booster check valve.
- Remove the 2 brake master cylinder nuts.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Disconnect the wiring harness bracket and position it aside.
- Pull the brake master cylinder forward and position it aside.
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the instrument close-out panel.
- Remove the brake booster push rod retaining pin cover, retaining pin, washer, bushing and switch.
- Slide the booster push rod off the pedal pin.
- Remove the nuts and the power brake booster.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
The brake switch must be positioned with the closed hole away from the brake pedal arm and the open hole toward the brake pedal arm.
NOTE:
The brake booster input rod must be correctly oriented during installation.