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

CAUTION:
NOTE: Components: Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>VDC CONTROL MODULE & HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDC CONTROL MODULE & H/U) .
  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. Remove the air intake boot.
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Loosen the clamp.
      G00659578Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Remove the air intake boot, and place it aside so that it does not interfere with the work.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to pull out the PCV hose.
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  3. Remove the air cleaner case (rear). Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>AIR CLEANER CASE>REMOVAL .
  4. 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) and disconnect the connector.
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    3. Separate the brake pipe using a flare nut wrench.
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    4. Remove the nut.
    5. Remove the hydraulic unit assembly VDC.
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  5. Remove the bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC.
    NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.
    1. Remove the harness clamp of the bulkhead harness.
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    2. Remove the bolts and nuts.
    3. Remove the pipe assembly front ABS from the clamp.
    4. Remove the bracket COMPL hydraulic unit VDC.
      G16767235Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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