MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Turbo model) Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>REMOVAL .
Remove the intake duct. (Turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
Remove the air intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
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.
  CAUTION: Do not pull on the harness when disconnecting the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Pulling Up Lock Lever
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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 Nuts
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4. Remove the nuts and remove the VDCCM&H/U from the bracket - hydraulic unit.
  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 Nuts

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.