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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Washer & Retaining Clip To Brake Pedal
    GM926065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the foam insulator the vacuum brake booster.
  2. Install the brake booster to the vehicle.
  3. Install, but do not tighten, the booster mounting nuts.
  4. Lightly lubricate the booster push rod pivot pin on the brake pedal with silicone lubricant.
  5. Install the booster push rod to the pivot pin on the brake pedal.
  6. Install the foam washer to the pivot pin.
  7. Install the brake booster push rod retaining clip.
  8. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Pedal Assembly
    GM925895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Fully seat the brake booster to the front of dash and the brake pedal assembly.
  10. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  11. Tighten the vacuum brake booster mounting nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  12. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Modulator Valve Bracket
    GM931345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the brake pressure modulator valve bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .
  14. Install the brake pressure modulator valve assembly. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
  15. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Vacuum Booster Check Valve & Hose Assembly
    GM926611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the vacuum booster check valve and hose assembly to the booster.
  17. Install the master cylinder to the booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement .
  18. Fig 5: View Of Coolant Surge Hose & Clamp
    GM898638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the coolant surge hose and clamp to the surge tank.
  20. Install the underhood electrical center bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .
  21. If necessary, bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .