Contents: Removal ↓ Installation ↓
Removal
1. Remove the master brake cylinder.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster.
Cars with manual transmission
3. Unscrew the drive cables (1), support (2) and put them aside.
Continuation of the description of works for all vehicles
4. Remove the trim from the driver's side.
5. Disconnect the connector (1) from the brake light switch.
6. Remove the brake light switch (2) by turning it counterclockwise by 45°.
7. Remove the air duct (3).
8. Remove the casing (4).
5. Disconnect the brake pedal from the brake booster.
10. Unscrew the nuts (1) securing the brake booster,
11. Loosen the two upper nuts (2) securing the support bracket.
12. Carefully remove the brake booster from the vehicle.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
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When installing, pay attention to the following points:
- installing the brake booster rod into the brake pedal socket;
- after installation, bleed air from the brake system;
- adjust the brake light switch.
Tightening torques:
- Brake booster to pedal assembly/engine compartment bulkhead: 25 Nm, use new nuts only!
- Master cylinder to brake booster: 25 Nm, use new nuts only!
- Brake lines to master cylinder: 14 Nm.
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