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. Refer to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>INSTALLATION .

1. Perform the accumulator down drive. (Hybrid model) Refer to BRAKE>BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>ACCUMULATOR DOWN DRIVE .
2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery. Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
3. Move the air intake boot. Refer to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO (EXCEPT FOR HEV))>AIR INTAKE BOOT>REMOVAL .
   NOTE: With the PCV hose connected, remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body.
4. 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. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDCCM & H/U connector.

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3. Separate each brake pipe using a flare nut wrench.

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4. Remove the bolts and remove the bracket - hydraulic unit and VDCCM & H/U.

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