Brake Booster - Vacuum: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Applying the brake pedal a minimum of 5 times with the engine not running will relieve the vacuum in the brake booster.
Remove the cooling system degas bottle. Refer to ENGINE COOLING - GASOLINE ENGINES for gasoline engine vehicles and ENGINE - 6.7L DIESEL for diesel engine vehicles.
NOTE: Diesel shown, gas similar.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
NOTE: Do not service the brake pedal without first removing the stoplamp switch. Remove this switch with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. The switch plunger must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) results in damage to the switch.

Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).