Removal Procedure
- Disconnect and remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove and position aside the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement . in Wiring Systems.
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (L61) or Battery Tray Replacement (L66) in Engine Electrical.
- 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 Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve and/or Hose Replacement .
- Remove the transaxle control module (TCM) and position over engine.
- Remove the brake modulator assembly, if equipped. Refer to Brake Modulator Assembly Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
- Remove the brake modulator valve bracket, if equipped. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
- Remove the brake booster push rod-to-brake pedal retaining clip.
- Remove the foam washer from the brake pedal assembly.
- Remove the brake booster mounting nuts.
- 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.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that the foam insulator on the mounting surface of the brake booster withdraws with the booster.