Brake Booster: Removal

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

Remove the remote brake fluid reservoir. Refer to: Remote Brake Fluid Reservoir .
Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray .
Detach the vacuum check valve from the booster and position aside.

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Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector and if equipped, the brake vacuum sensor.

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Disconnect the brake tube fittings.
Torque

: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

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Remove the nuts and remove the brake master cylinder and brake tubes as an assembly.
Torque

: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch. This switch must be removed 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) will result in damage to the switch.

Remove the stoplamp switch. Refer to: Stoplamp Switch .
1. Remove and discard the booster push rod clevis-locking pin.
2. Remove and discard the nuts.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the brake booster.

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