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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

Fig 1: Removing Tilt Steering Column
G02863062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
  3. Remove airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service. Refer to , Driver's Airbag Module.
  4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL  , Steering Wheel.
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL  , Universal Joint.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
  9. Remove knee bolster.
    Fig 2: Removing Knee Bolster
    G02863063Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect connectors for ignition switch and combination switch wiring harness under instrument panel.
  11. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts Under Instrument Panel Securing Steering Column
    G02863064Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Be sure to remove universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts. 
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