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.

Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
- Move carpet.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Stop Lamp Switch Connector
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Disconnect low-level warning connector from master cylinder.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Low-Level Warning Connector From Master Cylinder
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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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Position absorbent cloth underneath master cylinder to collect brake fluid spillage.
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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Remove windshield wiper arm and blade assembly for access. Refer to WIPER PIVOT ARM .
Remove plenum cover for access. Refer to COWL VENT SCREEN .
Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly from vehicle.
- Remove nuts and bolts.
- Remove assembly from vehicle.
Fig 5: Removing Pedal Housing, Brake Booster And Master Cylinder Assembly
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Remove and discard gasket from pedal housing.

Fig 6: Removing Pedal Housing Gasket
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Clean components and mating surfaces.