VDC Hydraulic Control Module (VDCH/M): Removal: VDCH/M

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
   Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery

   
2. Remove the air intake duct from engine room to make it easier to remove the VDCH/M.
3. Disconnect the connector from the VDCH/M.
   CAUTION: Be careful to keep water and other foreign materials from coming into contact with the VDCH/M terminals.
4. Remove the cable clip.
5. Remove the brake pipes from the VDCH/M.
   CAUTION: Wrap the brake pipe in a vinyl bag so that brake fluid does not splash on the vehicle body.
6. Remove the ground wire of the VDCH/M.
7. Remove the two bolts which hold the VDCH/M, then remove the VDCH/M from the engine room.

CAUTION:

• The VDCH/M is not to be disassembled. Do not attempt to loosen the bolts and nuts.
• Do not drop or bump the VDCH/M.
• Do not turn VDCH/M upside down or place it sideways.
• Be careful to prevent foreign particles from getting into the VDCH/M.
• After installing the new VDCH/M, tighten the bracket bolts then apply rust-proofing wax (Nippeco LT or GB) to the bracket bolts.
• Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the harness connector.

Fig 2: Locating VDCH/M Nuts