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Removal and installation: Installation

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CAUTION:
  • Be careful not to deform or bend brake tube while installing brake booster.
  • Replace clevis pin if it is damaged.
  • Do not damage brake booster stud bolt threads. If brake booster is tilted during installation, the dash panel may damage the threads.
  1. Loosen lock nut to adjust input rod length (B) to the specified value as shown.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Input Rod Length
    G04876659Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Input rod length (B): Refer to  "BRAKE BOOSTER ".

  2. After adjusting input rod length (B), temporarily tighten the lock nut to install the booster assembly. At this time, make sure that a gasket between booster assembly and dash panel is installed.
    CAUTION: Always install gasket between brake booster and dash panel.
  3. Install and connect brake pedal with clevis of input rod.
  4. Install brake pedal bracket nuts and tighten them to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  5. Connect the steering column upper joint.
  6. Connect the accelerator pedal connector.
  7. Install instrument panel lower cover LH. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  8. Install vacuum hose into brake booster.
  9. Install master cylinder to booster assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Connect the brake lines and brake fluid level switch connector.
  11. Connect fuel lines.
  12. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  13. Install the engine room cover.
  14. Install cowl top and cowl top extension LH. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  15. Connect the battery negative terminal.
  16. Adjust the brake pedal height and the play of the brake pedal. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".
  17. Tighten lock nut of input rod to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  18. Refill new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".