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Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair





POWER BRAKE UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Once the brake switch clearance has automatically been adjusted, it cannot be adjusted again. Therefore, replace the switch with a new one when replacing the power brake unit or performing any procedure that changes the pedal stroke.
- Secure the steering wheel using tape or a cable to prevent the steering shaft from rotating after disconnecting the steering shaft. If the steering wheel rotates after the steering shaft and the steering gear and linkage are disconnected, the internal parts of the clock spring could be damaged.

1. Remove the battery and battery tray. Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

3. Remove the cowl grille. Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

4. Remove the center cowl grille. Center Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

5. Remove the cowl panel. Cowl Panel Removal/Installation

6. Remove the master cylinder component. Service and Repair

7. Disconnect the brake pipes from the brake pipe joint.






8. Loosen the brake pipe flare nuts shown in the figure.






9. Remove the brake pipe holder. Service and Repair

10. Move the brake pipes as shown in the figure.






11. Remove the lower panel. Lower Panel Removal/Installation

12. Remove the front heat duct (LH). Front Heat Duct Removal/Installation

13. Remove the wiring harness.






14. Remove the accelerator pedal. Service and Repair

15. Remove the joint cover. Service and Repair

16. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. Service and Repair

17. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

18. Remove the brake switch. Service and Repair

19. Install in the reverse order of removal.

20. Inspect the brake pedal. Testing and Inspection









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