Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution
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NOTE:
Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice
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- Apply and release the brake pedal 20 times to deplete the hydraulic brake booster accumulator reserve.
- Remove the 2 rear brake pipes (1) from the brake master cylinder.
Cap the brake pipe fittings and plug the master cylinder outlet ports to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the 2 front brake pipes (1) from the brake master cylinder.
Cap the brake pipe fittings and plug the master cylinder outlet ports to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors at the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV).
- Disconnect the brake fluid level sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Remove the brake master cylinder pushrod retainer bolt (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder pushrod retainer (1).
- Simultaneously remove the brake master cylinder pushrod and the stoplamp switch (1) from the brake pedal clevis pin.
- Remove the brake master cylinder nuts (1).
- Remove the brake master cylinder and power brake booster assembly (1).
IMPORTANT:
Reference mark the brake pipe location for correct installation.
IMPORTANT:
Reference mark the brake pipe location for correct installation.
IMPORTANT:
It may be necessary to reposition or remove some of the wiring harnesses from their retainers to provide clearance to remove the brake master cylinder nuts.