PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precautions.
CAUTION: The vacuum in the power brake booster must be pumped down before removing the master cylinder to prevent the booster from sucking
in any contamination. This can be done by pumping the brake pedal while the engine is not running until a firm brake pedal is achieved.
1. With the engine not running, pump the brake pedal 4-5 strokes until the pedal feel is firm.
2. Unclip the air cleaner cover (two clips) and move the cover aside.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing by pulling straight up.
4. Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the battery and isolate the cable.
5. Unlatch the power distribution center, lift it up, and move it to the side.
6. Remove the vehicle wiring harness connector from brake fluid level switch in master cylinder brake fluid reservoir.
7. Tag the brake tubes coming from the master cylinder as primary and secondary. This is done to avoid mix-up once the tubes are removed from the
vehicle.
8. Disconnect the two brake tubes from the master cylinder primary and secondary ports. Install plugs at all of the open brake tube outlets on the
master cylinder
9. Disconnect and remove the primary and secondary brake tubes coming from the master cylinder at the ICU Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) .
10. Clean the area around where the master cylinder attaches to the power brake booster using a suitable brake cleaner such as Mopar Brake Parts
Cleaner or equivalent.
11. Remove the two nuts attaching the master cylinder to the power brake booster.
12. Slide the master cylinder straight out of the power brake booster.
