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Brake Pedal and Bracket, Brake Booster and Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used. See THREAD LOCKING DEVICES for information.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
  1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
  2. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground lead. Refer to BATTERY GROUND CABLE .
  4. Remove engine compartment rear cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .
  5. Reposition the mounting bracket of the cruise control vacuum-valves for access (if installed).
    • Remove screws.
    • Reposition bracket.
    Fig 1: Repositioning Mounting Bracket Of Cruise Control Vacuum-Valves
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  6. Disconnect low-level warning connector from master cylinder.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Low-Level Warning Connector From Master Cylinder
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  7. Disconnect vacuum pipe from brake booster.
    • Disconnect pipe. (1)
    • Remove and discard seal. (2)
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Vacuum Pipe From Brake Booster
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  8. Position absorbent cloth underneath master cylinder to collect brake fluid spillage.
  9. Disconnect brake tubes from master cylinder.
    • Install plugs to brake tubes and master cylinder ports.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From Master Cylinder
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  10. From driver footwell, disconnect throttle inner cable from pedal.
    • Remove grommet.
    • Release cable from pedal.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Throttle Inner Cable From Pedal
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  11. Disconnect stop-lamp-switch connector.
    • Move carpet.
    • Disconnect electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Stop-Lamp-Switch Connector
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  12. From engine compartment, remove throttle cable from pedal housing.
    • Release grommet.
    • Pull cable from pedal housing.
    Fig 7: Removing Throttle Cable From Pedal Housing
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  13. Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly from vehicle.
    • From driver footwell, remove nuts.
    • Carefully remove assembly.
    Fig 8: Removing Pedal Housing, Brake Booster And Master Cylinder Assembly From Vehicle
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  14. Remove and discard gasket from pedal housing.
    Fig 9: Removing And Discarding Gasket From Pedal Housing
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  15. Clean components and mating surfaces.
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