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MODELS WITH EyeSight

CAUTION:
  • When the VDCCM&H/U components are removed, be sure to perform the installation according to the following procedures to prevent fluid leakage.
  • When installing the VDCCM&H/U to the bracket, make sure that there is no oil adhered to the bolts and the threads of VDCCM&H/U. If the oil is adhered, degrease it carefully before tightening.
  • Be careful not to deform the bracket for hose assembly.
  • Connect the VDCCM&H/U connector securely.
  1. Install the VDCCM&H/U.
    NOTE: Refer to the following figure for tightening torque.
    1. Set the VDCCM&H/U (a) to the bracket (b).
    2. Set the hose assembly (c) to the bracket (b).
    3. Set pipe A (d) and pipe B (e), and temporarily tighten the flare nuts.
    4. Tighten the VDCCM&H/U (a) and bracket (b).
    5. Tighten the hose assembly (c) and bracket (b).
    6. Tighten pipe A (d) and pipe B (e).
    7. Set the center pipes (f) to hose assembly (c), and temporarily tighten the flare nuts.
    8. Install the hose assembly (c) to the vehicle body.
    9. Tighten the flare nuts of the center pipes (f).
    10. Install the brake pipes (g).
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pipes Tightening Torques
    G08583443Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    T1: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

    T2: 15 N.m (1.53 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) 

    T3: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

    T4: 19 N.m (1.94 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) 

  2. Connect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
  3. Install the air intake boot.
  4. Bleed air from the brake system. < Refer to AIR BLEEDING . >
  5. Perform parameter confirmation, selection, and registration.
    NOTE:
    • When the VDCCM&H/U is replaced with a new part, be sure to perform the selection registration operation.
    • For the selection and registration of parameter, the Subaru Select Monitor is required.
    • When the registration has not been performed, the DTC code "Parameter selection error" is detected together with the ABS/EBD/VDC warning light illumination.
    1. Check that the applied model and grade of the relevant vehicle are included. < Refer to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
    2. If the applied model and grade of the target vehicle are not included on the {Confirm on parameter} display screen, perform parameter selection and registration. < Refer to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  6. Perform mode setting for each sensor.