Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Vacuum Booster Check Valve & Hose Assembly

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Remove the underhood electrical center bracket. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement .
Disconnect the coolant surge hose from the surge tank and position aside.
Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts. Do not disconnect the brake pipes from the master cylinder.
Carefully pull the master cylinder away from the vacuum booster and position aside.
Disconnect the vacuum booster check valve and hose assembly from the booster. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement .
Remove the brake pressure modulator valve assembly. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Modulator Valve Bracket

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Remove the brake pressure modulator valve bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Washer & Retaining Clip To Brake Pedal

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Remove the brake booster push rod-to-brake pedal retaining clip.
Remove the foam washer from the brake pedal assembly.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Pedal Assembly

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Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.

NOTE: Ensure that the foam insulator on the mounting surface of the brake booster withdraws with the booster.

Disengage the brake booster from the front of dash and the brake pedal bracket. Maneuver the booster toward the center of the vehicle in order to ease removal.