Brake Booster: Removal
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- Remove master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER .
- Remove left windshield wiper arm.
- Move hood lid into assembly position.
- Pull off rubber seal (1). Remove securing clamps of cowl cover (2) up to middle of windshield. Pull cover upwards and away. See Fig 1.
- Release screws and remove cowl cover. See Fig 2.
- Remove cover (1) behind booster. Remove line feed-through (2). Pull vacuum hose (3) off of brake unit. See Fig 3.
- Remove brake light switch. See BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH .
- Pull off retainer (1). Unhinge recoil spring (2). See Fig 4.
- Withdraw pin (3). See Fig 5.
- Loosen pedal assembly nuts (1) and bolts (2). See Fig 6.
- Pull pedal assembly slightly away from bulkhead.
- Carefully swing out brake unit and remove from bulkhead.
CAUTION:
Do not use any force when removing and installing brake booster unit. Unit can be damaged under certain circumstances.