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

CAUTION:
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the air intake boot.
    NOTE: With the PCV hose connected, remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body.(H4DO model)
  3. Remove the hydraulic unit assembly VDC.
    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 dirt from around the hydraulic unit assembly VDC.
    2. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) to disconnect the hydraulic unit assembly VDC connector.
      G13621303Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Separate pipe assembly front ABS using a flare nut wrench.
      G13621304Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the bolts and nuts, and then remove the following parts.
      • Bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC
      • Bracket hydraulic unit adapter
      • Hydraulic unit assembly VDC
    G13621305Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.