PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
8. Remove the four nuts attaching the power brake booster to the instrument panel (Fig. 111). The nuts are accessible from under the instrument
panel in the area of the brake pedal bracket.
9. Slide the power brake booster forward until mounting studs clear the instrument panel, then remove it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION - LHD
NOTE: Before power brake booster installation, be certain dash seal is installed on booster mounting studs.
1. Install the power brake booster by sliding the input rod and studs through the dash panel and into mounting position.
2. Under the instrument panel, install the four power brake booster mounting nuts (Fig. 111). Tighten the nuts to a torque of 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
3. Using Mopar Lubriplate, or an equivalent, coat the surface of the brake pedal pin where it contacts the brake booster input rod.
CAUTION: Use only a new brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal retaining clip to ensure proper retainment.
4. Connect the power brake booster input rod-to-brake pedal pin. Install a new retaining clip. Do not use the old clip.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That is during initial installation of the switch. If
the switch is not adjusted properly or has been removed for some service, a new switch must be installed and adjusted.
5. Remove and replace the brake lamp switch with a NEW switch. Discard the original brake lamp switch.
6. Install the knee blocker.
7. Install the silencer pad below the knee blocker.
CAUTION: When installing the vacuum hoses onto the check valve, make sure the hoses are routed properly to avoid possible contact with the
exhaust manifold and other unfriendly surfaces.
8. Connect all previously removed vacuum hoses to the vacuum check valve (Fig. 109).
9. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, reinstall the ICU.
10. Install the master cylinder.
11. Install the power distribution center.
12. Connect the negative (ground) cable on the battery.
13. Install the air cleaner housing.
14. Reinstall the air cleaner cover and hose to throttle body
15. Bleed the base brake system and ABS.
16. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper operation of the brakes.
