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Power Brake Assist: Service and Repair

Brake Booster Removal and Installation

CAUTION:
Never disassemble brake booster. Disassembly will spoil its original function. If is found faulty, replace it with new one.


Removal
1) Disconnect brake pipes from ABS (ESP(R)) actuator if equipped.
2) Remove master cylinder assembly.
3) Disconnect brake vacuum hose from brake booster.
4) Remove clip (2) and the disconnect clevis pin (3).
5) Remove attaching nuts (1) and then remove booster as shown in figure.








Installation

NOTE:
^ Check length of push rod clevis (2).

1) Install new gasket to booster and then install booster to dash panel as shown in figure. Then connect booster push rod clevis (2) to pedal arm (3) with clevis pin inserting from left (4) and clip (5).
2) Tighten booster attaching nuts (6) to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Booster attaching nut (a): 13 Nm (1.3 kg-m, 9.5 ft. lbs.)








3) Connect brake vacuum hose to brake booster.
4) Install master cylinder.
5) After installing, fill reservoir with specified brake fluid and bleed brake system. Check each installed part for fluid leakage and perform brake test.