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

CAUTION:
  • When installing the VDC Control Module & H/U to the VDC Control Module & H/U bracket, make sure that there is no oil adhered to the bolts and the threads of VDC Control Module & H/U. If the oil is adhered, degrease it carefully before tightening.
  • Connect the VDC Control Module & H/U connector securely.
  • When the hydraulic unit assembly VDC has been replaced, be sure to perform the module registration.
  1. Install the bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC and the hydraulic unit assembly VDC.
    1. Attach the bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC.

      Tightening torque: 

      33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

    2. Install the bracket hydraulic unit adapter to the hydraulic unit assembly VDC.

      Tightening torque: 

      27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

    3. Install the hydraulic unit sub assembly to the bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC.

      Tightening torque: 

      7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

    4. Install the pipe assembly front ABS using a flare nut wrench and a crowfoot wrench.
      NOTE: If the work can be performed with the front and back sides reversed, it is also possible to use a 6-point crowfoot wrench.
      TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

      Calculation formula
      T1 = 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb) x L1/(L1 + L2)
      T2 = 19 N.m (1.9 kgf-m, 14.0 ft-lb) x L1/(L1 + L2)
      T: Reading of the torque wrench
      L1: Effective length of the torque wrench
      L2: Effective length of the crowfoot wrench
      NOTE: If the effective length of the tool used is unknown, consult the manufacturer of the tool.
      G16349749Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (a) Effective length of the crowfoot wrench (L2)
      (b) Effective length of the torque wrench (L1)
      (c) Center of the open end of crowfoot wrench
      (d) Center of drive square of the torque wrench
      (e) Center of the position where a force is applied by hand
      G16385828Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Connect the hydraulic unit assembly VDC connector.
  2. Install the air intake boot.
  3. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE .
  5. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, perform parameter confirmation, selection, and registration.
    NOTE:
    • When the VDC Control Module & H/U is replaced, be sure to perform the parameter selection/registration and the module registration.
    • When the registration has not been performed, the DTC code [SELECTED PARAMETER] 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. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>MAINTENANCE MODE>VDCCM PARAMETER CHECK .
    2. If the applied model and grade of the target vehicle are not included, perform "parameter selection and registration". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>MAINTENANCE MODE>VDCCM PARAMETER SELECTION .
    3. When the hydraulic unit assembly VDC is replaced, perform the module registration. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>UNIT REGISTRATION>OPERATION .
  6. Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>ADJUSTMENT>VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE .