LINCOLN Continental: Removal

Disconnect battery, outlet lines from master cylinder, vacuum hose from booster, power steering return line from steering gear for clearance, and remove master cylinder. Remove fender apron brace and belt that holds compressor and power steering hoses to bracket. From inside car, disconnect booster push rod from brake pedal assembly as follows: Disconnect stop light switch wires at connector, remove C-clip retainer and slide stop light switch off brake pedal pin only enough for switch outer hole to clear pin, and lift switch straight up from pin. Slide master cylinder push rod link, washers and bushing from brake pedal pin. Remove booster mounting bolts, and remove booster.