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MODELS WITHOUT EyeSight

CAUTION:
  • When installing the VDCCM&H/U to the bracket - hydraulic unit, make sure that there is no oil adhered to the bolts and the threads of VDCCM&H/U. If the oil is adhered, degrease it carefully before tightening.
  • Connect the VDCCM&H/U connector securely.
  • When installing the VDCCM&H/U, replace the damper - hydraulic unit, spacer and nut with new parts.
  1. Install the VDC control module & hydraulic control unit (VDCCM&H/U) in the reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Ref. to  VDC CONTROL MODULE & HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (VDCCM&H/U)  , COMPONENT, General Description. > 

  2. Install the air intake boot. (Gasoline engine model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Air Intake Boot. >
  3. Install the air intake duct. (HEV model) < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Intake Duct. >
  4. Install the 12V battery relay. (HEV model)
    Fig 1: Locating 12V Battery Relay Bolts
    G09488742Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    Tightening torque: 

    7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb) 

  5. Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
  6. Bleed air from the brake system. < Ref. to AIR BLEEDING . >
  7. Perform parameter confirmation, selection, and registration.
    NOTE:
    • When the VDCCM&H/U is replaced with a new part, be sure to perform the selection. registration operation.
    • When the registration has not been performed, the DTC code "Parameter selection error" is detected together with the ABS/EBD/VDC warning light illumination.
    1. Check that the applied model and grade of the relevant vehicle are included. < Ref. to PARAMETER CHECK , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
    2. If the applied model and grade of the target vehicle are not included, perform parameter selection and registration. < Ref. to PARAMETER SELECTION , OPERATION, Subaru Select Monitor. >
  8. Perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode". < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE (MODELS WITHOUT EYESIGHT) , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >