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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Remove the air intake boot.
    • H4 model: < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot. >
    • H6 model: < Refer to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot. >
  3. Remove the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U).
    1. Remove any dirt from around the VDCCM&H/U.
    2. Push the lock button (a), pull down the lock lever (b) and disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
      CAUTION: Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting VDCCM And H/U Connector
      G07914188Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect each brake pipe from VDCCM&H/U.
      CAUTION:
      • Wrap the brake pipe with a vinyl bag so as not to spill the brake fluid on the painted surface of the vehicle body.
      • If brake fluid is spilled on the painted surface of the vehicle body, wash it off immediately with water and wipe clean.
      Fig 2: Locating Brake Pipe From VDCCM&H/U
      G07914189Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the bolt, and then remove the VDCCM&H/U from the bracket damper.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not drop or bump the VDCCM&H/U.
      • Do not turn the VDCCM&H/U upside down or place it sideways for storage.
      • Be careful not to let foreign matter enter the VDCCM&H/U.
      • Be careful that no water and fluid enter the connectors.
      Fig 3: Locating VDCCM And H/U Mounting Bolt
      G07914190Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.