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MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Turbo model) Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>Engine Control Module (ECM)>REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the intake duct. (Turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>Intake Duct>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the air intake boot. (Non-turbo model) Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Boot>REMOVAL .
  5. 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.
      G12509305Courtesy 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.
      G12509306Courtesy 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.
    G12509307Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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