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MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
  2. Remove the air intake boot. Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Boot.
    CAUTION: Move aside the intake boot to perform the operation without disconnecting the PCV hose.
  3. 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 Lock Lever
      G08314720Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    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 Flare Nut
      G08314721Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    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 VDC Control Module And Hydraulic Control Unit Bolts
G08314722Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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