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 VDC Control Module & H/U components are removed, be sure to perform the installation according to the installation procedures. Ref. to VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)>VDC CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM & H/U)>INSTALLATION .

1. Perform the accumulator down drive. (Hybrid model) Ref. to BRAKE>BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>ACCUMULATOR DOWN DRIVE .
2. Disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For the hybrid model, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
3. Move the air intake boot. Ref. 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 VDC Control Module & H/U.
   2. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDC Control Module & 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 VDC Control Module & H/U.

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