In order to carry out an operating check, repeatedly press the brake pedal when the engine is off to ascertain that no variation is noticed on the pedal reserve distance. Next, press the pedal and start the engine; in case the pedal is pressed only a little, then everything is fine. To test airtightness, Prime the engine and switch it off after one or two minutes, and press the brake pedal a few times gradually. To the extent that the first depression is more than the second or third depression, the pedal will descend further and then slowly rise afterwards, then the booster is airtight. When engine is running, press brake pedal and then switch off engine with the pedal in position, then without releasing the pedal, the booster should have no change in the travel against the resistance when holding the pedal does not change the travel in 30 seconds, the booster is airtight. To remove and install On 2012 and older, remove the nuts holding the master cylinder to booster and carefully pull forward the master cylinder until out of the mounting studs, without bending or kinking the brake lines. It might also be required to disconnect EVAP canister purge valve in the V6 models. In 2013 and subsequent models remove the master cylinder, and also the hydraulic lines between the master cylinder to the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit may need to be removed too. Unhook the vacuum hose on the power brake booster, lose the brake light switch and strip the pushrod out of the top of the brake pedal, with the exception of 2008 and later models, where the clevis locking pin has to be cut off and a new one installed. Take off the nuts that the booster is connected to the firewall with, take off the power brake booster holding it to the firewall and gently remove the booster unit out of the engine compartment and off the firewall. Installation To fit the booster, simply clamp it in place and screw the retaining nuts in the required tighten settings, and then fit the pushrod to the brake pedal. Install the master cylinder and re-connect the vacuum hose. In 2013 (and subsequent models) bleed brake system and test brakes care before putting vehicle in normal service.