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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Outback and 2005 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Use compressed air to get rid of water and dust around the VDCCM&H/U.
NOTE: When dust and dirt are attached to the terminal, they may cause poor contact.
Disconnect the pressure sensor connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Pressure Sensor Connector
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Disconnect the VDCCM&H/U connector with pulling up the lock lever.
CAUTION: Do not pull the harness when disconnecting connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting VDCCM&H/U Connector
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Disconnect the brake pipes from VDCCM&H/U.
Wrap the brake pipe using a vinyl bag not to spill the brake fluid on the vehicle body.
CAUTION: When the brake fluid is attached to vehicle body, wash it off with water and wipe the water.
Remove the clips, and then remove the VDCCM&H/U.

Fig 3: Removing Clips And VDCCM&H/U
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CAUTION:
- VDCCM&H/U cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to loosen the bolts and nuts.
- Do not drop or bump the VDCCM&H/U.
- Do not turn VDCCM&H/U upside down or place it sideways for storage.
- Be careful that no foreign objects are mixed in VDCCM&H/U.
- Be careful that no water enters connectors.
Fig 4: Removing VDCCM&H/U Bracket
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Remove the VDCCM&H/U bracket.