Power Brake Booster - Removal

BOOSTER





1. Move driver's seat to full rearward position.
2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable (2).
3. Remove windshield wiper module Wiper Arm Linkage - Removal.
4. Remove master cylinder Brake Master Cylinder - Removal.





5. If equipped with MK25 and Electronic Stability Program (ESP), disconnect wiring harness (6) connector at pedal travel sensor (7) on power brake booster (3).
6. If equipped with MK25 and ESP, disconnect wiring harness (6) connector at active brake booster solenoid (4).





7. Disconnect vacuum hose (3) from check valve (2) on face of booster (1). Do not remove check valve from booster.





8. Remove brake lamp switch Stop Lamp Switch - Removal.
9. Remove booster push rod from pin on brake pedal. To do so:
a. Position small screwdriver between center tang on power brake booster brake pedal pin retaining clip (3).
b. Rotate screwdriver enough to allow retaining clip center tang to pass over end of brake pedal pin, then slide retaining clip off brake pedal pin.
c. Discard retaining clip (3). It is not to be reused. Install NEW retaining clip when assembling.
10. Slide booster push rod (5) off brake pedal pin (4).





11. Remove four power brake booster mounting nuts (4).
12. Slide power brake booster forward out of dash panel and remove through opening between cross-brace and windshield.