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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU2004BAJA BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESTRACTION CONTROLABSABS CONTROL MODULE AND HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (ABSCM & H/U)INSTALLATION
2004 Subaru Baja Base, Standard

ABS Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (ABSCM & H/U): Installation

2004 Subaru Baja Base, StandardSECTION Installation
  1. Install ABSCM & H/U.
    CAUTION: Confirm that the specifications of the ABSCM & H/U conforms to the vehicle specifications. 
    1. Tightening torque: 18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft-lb) 
  2. Install ABSCM & H/U ground terminal to bracket.
    1. Tightening torque: 33 N.m (3.4 kgf-m, 24 ft-lb) 
  3. Connect brake pipes to their correct ABSCM & H/U connections.
    1. Tightening torque: 15 N.m (1.5 kgf-m, 10.8 ft-lb) 
    Fig 1: Connecting Brake Pipes To Their Correct ABSCM & H/U Connections
    G00871147Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Using cable clip, secure ABSCM & H/U harness to bracket.
  5. Connect connector to ABSCM & H/U.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to remove all foreign matter from inside the connector before connecting. 
    • Ensure that the ABSCM & H/U connector is securely locked. 
  6. Install air intake duct.
  7. Connect ground cable to battery.
  8. Bleed air from the brake system.
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