Removing Brake Booster

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When carrying out work during which fluids can escape, leave electric plug connections to be disconnected locked and connected for as long as possible. This prevents fluid from getting onto electric contacts and causing corrosion.

Disconnect vacuum line -1- with adapter -2- from the brake booster and move it aside.

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Vacuum line
Disconnect brake lines -1- .

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Brake lines
1. 2.1 Disengage clip -2- .
2. 2.2 Unscrew nuts -3- .
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  - Close off the brake lines using suitable stoppers.
  - Place a cloth under the brake booster to soak up emerging brake fluid.
3. 2.3 Pull out brake lines -1- and set them aside.
Remove electric lines -1- .
1. 3.1 Release and unplug electric plug connections -2- .
2. 3.2 Move electric lines -1- aside.
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Electric lines
Unscrew nuts -1- on brake booster -2- .

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Push rod

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Make sure not to damage the push rod boot when removing the brake booster.

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The help of another person is required.
Remove brake booster -1- .
1. 5.1 Press brake lines aside.
2. 5.2 Swivel out the brake booster -1- carefully (-arrow- ) and remove it.
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Brake booster