VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & 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 INSTALLATION , VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDC Control Module & H/U).>

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the power steering control module. (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Power Steering Control Module.>
Remove the engine control module (ECM). (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Engine Control Module (ECM).>
Remove the chamber assembly. (STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Chamber Assembly.>
Remove the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDC Control Module & 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. Remove the power steering control module. (Except for STI model) <Ref. to REMOVAL , Power Steering Control Module.>
3. Remove the nuts, and remove the bracket (a) from the bracket - connector front. (Except for STI model)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bracket Nuts
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4. Pull up the lock lever (b) while pressing the lock button (a) and disconnect the VDC Control Module & H/U connector.
5. Separate each brake pipe using a flare nut wrench.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Up Lock Lever
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6. Remove the bolts, and remove the bracket (a) and hose (b) from the bracket - hydraulic unit. (Models with EyeSight)
  
  Fig 3: Hydraulic Unit Bracket And Hose Bolt
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7. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the bracket - hydraulic unit and the VDC Control Module & H/U.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Hydraulic Unit Bracket And VDC Control Module And H/U
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8. Remove the bolts, and remove the VDC Control Module & H/U (a) from the bracket - hydraulic unit (b).
Fig 5: Removing VDC Control Module And H/U With Bolts
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