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Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor: Service and Repair




Power Brake Booster Vacuum Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: The power brake booster vacuum sensor is integral to the power brake booster vacuum pipes, and must be replaced as an assembly.

1. Apply the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal becomes firm to deplete the power vacuum brake booster vacuum reserve.




2. Remove the power brake booster vacuum pipe. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (2.4L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (3.0L, 3.6L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement).
3. Remove the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement (2.4L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement (3.0L, 3.6L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement).
4. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector.
5. Release the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe from the retainer (1) on the dash panel.
6. Remove the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe and power brake booster vacuum sensor (2) from the power vacuum brake booster.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe to the retainer (1) on the dash panel.
2. Connect the power brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector.

Note: To ease assembly, a small amount of alcohol may be used as a lubricant. Do not use soap.

3. Install the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe vacuum sensor and check valve (2) to the power vacuum brake booster.
4. Connect the power brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the power brake booster vacuum rear pipe. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement (2.4L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement (3.0L, 3.6L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Rear Pipe Replacement).
6. Install the power brake booster vacuum pipe. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (2.4L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement)Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement (3.0L, 3.6L) (Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Replacement).