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MODELS WITH EyeSight

CAUTION:
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Turbo model) Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the intake duct. (Turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the air intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U).
    1. Remove any dirt from around the VDCCM&H/U.
    2. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector.
    3. Using a flare nut wrench, disconnect each brake pipe from 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.
    Fig 1: Locating Brake Pipe Nuts
    G09483414Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bracket - hydraulic unit and VDCCM&H/U. 
    1. Remove the bolts, and remove the hose assembly (b) from the bracket - hydraulic unit (a).
      Fig 2: Removing Hose Assembly Bolts
      G09483415Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolts and remove the bracket - hydraulic unit and VDCCM&H/U from the vehicle. 
      Fig 3: Removing Hydraulic Unit Bracket Bolts
      G09483416Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the bolts and nuts and remove the VDCCM&H/U (b) from the bracket - hydraulic unit (a). 
      Fig 4: Removing VDCCM And H/U Nuts And Bolts
      G09483417Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      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.
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