Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable.
- Place the vehicle on a level surface.
- Block the front wheels.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Disconnect the power steering inlet hose. Refer to Power Steering Return Hose Replacement .
- Disconnect the power steering pressure hose. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement .
- Disconnect the power steering gear to booster hose. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement .
- Remove the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
- Remove the wiring harness bracket (2).
- Remove the spacer (3) from the booster assembly (4).
- Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Remove the vacuum brake booster retainer clip (2) from the brake pedal clevis pin.
- Remove the foam spacer (3) from the brake pedal clevis pin.
- Disconnect the vacuum brake booster push rod from the brake pedal clevis pin.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster mounting nuts (1) from the brake pedal assembly.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster assembly.
- Remove the vacuum brake booster mounting gasket, if gasket replacement is necessary.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.