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Brake Booster: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4
  2. Remove the brake master cylinder. Refer to: Brake Master Cylinder - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster
  3. Detach the vacuum check valve from the booster and position aside.
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  4. If equipped. Disconnect the brake vacuum sensor electrical connectors.
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  5. 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

  6. Remove and discard the booster push rod clevis-locking pin.
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  7. Remove the nuts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  8. Remove the brake booster.
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