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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Kia Forte5, 2015 Kia Forte Koup, and 2015 Kia Forte. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the battery (A) and ECM (B).
    Fig 1: Battery & ECM
    G09743721Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the master cylinder.

    (Refer to MASTER CYLINDER )

  4. Remove the snap pin (A) and clevis pin (B).
    Fig 2: Snap Pin & Clevis Pin
    G09743722Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening Torque: 

    16.7 ~ 25.5 N.m (1.7 ~ 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 ~ 18.8 lb-ft)

    Fig 3: Brake Booster Mounting Nuts
    G09743723Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the vacuum hose (A) from the brake booster.
    Fig 4: Vacuum Hose & Brake Booster
    G09743724Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the brake booster (B).