VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U): Removal

CAUTION:

Avoid unnecessary removal of parts in order to prevent fluid leakage.
When the VDCCM & H/U components are removed, be sure to perform the installation according to the installation procedures. <Ref. to INSTALLATION , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM & H/U).>

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Control Module (ECM).>
Remove the chamber assembly. (STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Chamber Assembly.>
Remove the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM & H/U).
CAUTION:
- Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the connector.
- 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.
1. Remove any dirt from around the VDCCM & H/U.
2. Remove the power steering control module. (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Power Steering Control Module.>
3. Remove the nuts, and remove the bracket (a) from the bracket - connector front. (Except for STI model)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bracket Nuts
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4. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDCCM & H/U connector.
5. Separate each brake pipe using a flare nut wrench.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Up Lock Lever
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6. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the bracket - hydraulic unit and the VDCCM & H/U.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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7. Remove the bolts, and remove the VDCCM & H/U (a) from the bracket - hydraulic unit (b).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying VDCCM And H/U Bolts
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