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34 33 505 Removing and installing/replacing brake booster

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

After completing tasks, bleed brake system. Refer to 34 00 048 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ABS/ASC+T  and 34 00 050 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC .

Remove locking clip (1) and pull out pin (2). Release nuts (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (21 +/- 3 N.m.).

Fig 1: Removing Locking Clip And Pin
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Release nut (1) and remove coolant expansion tank.

Release nuts (2) and remove steering fluid reservoir.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Expansion Tank Retaining Nuts
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Unfasten screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, (19 N.m.).

Release nuts (2) and remove bracket.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 48 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 3: Removing Bracket
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Remove retaining clip (1).

Remove fuel line from retaining clip (2).

Remove engine compartment seal (3) and remove partition wall.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Line Retaining Clip
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Detach brake lines (1) from hydraulic unit to brake master cylinder.

Tightening torque, (14 N.m.).

Fig 5: Detaching Brake Lines From Hydraulic Unit To Brake Master Cylinder
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Unfasten screws (1). Release nut (2) and push complete wiper console to one side.

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 61 61 2AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Disconnect negative lead (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 61 21 4AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 6: Removing Wiper Console
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Carefully pull brake booster out of bulkhead.

Swivel brake booster upwards and remove.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any force when removing and installing the brake unit; the brake unit can be damaged under certain circumstances.
Fig 7: Removing Brake Booster
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