Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair
Power Brake Booster - Removal
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
1. Move driver's seat to full rearward position.
2. Remove battery. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Battery - Removal
CAUTION: Vacuum in power brake booster must be pumped down (removed) before removing master cylinder from power brake booster.
This is necessary to prevent power brake booster from sucking in any contamination as master cylinder is removed. This can be
done simply by pumping brake pedal, with vehicle's engine not running, until a firm feeling brake pedal is achieved.
3. With engine not running, pump brake pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4-5 strokes).
4. Remove master cylinder. See: Hydraulic System/Brake Master Cylinder/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Master Cylinder -
Removal
5. Disconnect vacuum hose from check valve on face of booster. Do not remove check valve from booster.
6. If equipped with adjustable pedals:
a. Disconnect the wiring connector (1) at the stop lamp switch (2).
b. Rotate the stop lamp switch clockwise until the retaining tabs line up with the slot in the bracket (3), then remove and discard the switch (1).
Do not reuse switch; install NEW switch upon Installation.See: Lighting and Horns/Brake Light Switch/Service and Repair/Stop Lamp
Switch - Removal
7. If equipped with non-adjustable pedals:
a. Disconnect the wiring connector (1) at the stop lamp switch (3).
b. Rotate the stop lamp switch clockwise until the retaining tabs line up with the slot in the bracket (2), then remove and discard the switch (3).
Do not reuse switch; install NEW switch upon Installation.See: Lighting and Horns/Brake Light Switch/Service and Repair/Stop Lamp
Switch - Removal
