ABS Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (ABSCM&H/U): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Outback, 2003 Subaru Legacy, and 2003 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Remove air intake duct from engine compartment to facilitate removal of ABSCM&H/U.
Use an air gun to get rid of water around the ABSCM&H/U.
CAUTION: The contact will be insufficient if the terminal gets wet.
Pull off the lock of the ABSCM&H/U connector to remove it.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Lock Of ABSCM&H/U Connector
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect connector from ABSCM&H/U.
CAUTION: Be careful not to let water or other foreign matter contact the ABSCM&H/U terminal.
Unlock cable clip.
Disconnect brake pipes from ABSCM&H/U.
CAUTION: Wrap brake pipes with vinyl bag to avoid spilling brake fluid on vehicle body.
Remove ABSCM&H/U ground terminal from bracket.
Remove ABSCM&H/U from engine compartment.

CAUTION:

ABSCM&H/U cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to loosen bolts and nuts.
Do not drop or bump ABSCM&H/U.
Do not turn the ABSCM&H/U upside down or place it on its side.
Be careful to prevent foreign particles from getting into ABSCM&H/U.
8 Apply a coat of rust-preventive wax (Nippeco LT or GB) to bracket attaching bolt after tightening.
Do not pull harness when disconnecting connector.

Fig 2: Removing ABSCM&H/U From Engine Compartment
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.