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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2002LEGACY L SEDAN AWD F4-2.5L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLANTILOCK BRAKES / TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMSELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRVEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHC
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD F4-2.5L SOHCSECTION Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove lower cover of instrument panel and disconnect connectors on the back side of the cover.
3. Remove three bolts which secure the fuse box onto body side, then move the fuse box aside.
4. Remove two bolts which install VDCCM onto body side bracket.
5. Disconnect connector from VDCCM by pulling up the securing holder.
6. Remove VDCCM.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made. Programming and Relearning
^ Steering angle sensor center positioning
^ Yaw rate and lateral G sensor 0 positioning. These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove lower cover of instrument panel and disconnect connectors on the back side of the cover.
3. Remove three bolts which secure the fuse box onto body side, then move the fuse box aside.
4. Remove two bolts which install VDCCM onto body side bracket.
5. Disconnect connector from VDCCM by pulling up the securing holder.
6. Remove VDCCM.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: After completion of installation procedure, the following two position settings must be made. Programming and Relearning
^ Steering angle sensor center positioning
^ Yaw rate and lateral G sensor 0 positioning. These procedures are necessary for VDCCM to later recognize what position the vehicle is in.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.