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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
    NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
  3. Remove the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
  5. Remove the steering wheel. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the clips, and remove the cover assembly - steering UPR.
      Fig 1: Locating Clips And Cover Assembly - Steering UPR
      G10269892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 2: Removing Cap - Key Cylinder
      G10297965Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
    2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
      Fig 3: Removing Switch Assembly - Combination
      G08316060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
  10. Remove the nut under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
    Fig 4: Locating Nuts
    G08316062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the ignition key lock. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock. >
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