Power Brake Booster - Removal

LEFT-HAND DRIVE

NOTE: Before proceeding, Warning Brakes - Caution .

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable from its post on the battery.
2. Remove the master cylinder. Brake Master Cylinder - Removal




3. Disconnect the vacuum hose (2) from the check valve (1) on the power brake booster. Do not remove the check valve from power brake booster.

4. Remove the steering column opening cover (and airbag if equipped) on the instrument panel. Steering Column Opening Cover - Removal





5. Remove the mounting screws (2) and reinforcement (1) behind the steering column opening cover.

6. Remove the stop lamp switch Stop Lamp Switch - Removal





7. Remove the retaining clip (2) securing the power brake booster push rod (1) to the brake pedal. To do so, position a small screwdriver under the center tang of the retaining clip, then rotate the screwdriver enough to allow the retaining clip tang to pass over the end of the brake pedal pin (3). Remove and discard the clip. Do not reuse the clip.
8. Slide the booster push rod (1) off the brake pedal pin (3).





9. Remove the four nuts (4) attaching the power brake booster (3) to the dash panel.
10. Slide the power brake booster (3) forward until its mounting studs clear the dash panel, then remove it through the engine compartment.