Combination Switch (Light): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to CAUTION of "General Description" . .

Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead).)
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
Preparation tool: TORX® T30
1. Loosen the TORX® bolts located on the sides of the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Torx Bolts
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2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. Refer to AIRBAG CONNECTOR AB-18, PROCEDURE .
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
Preparation tool: Steering wheel puller
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel using a steering puller.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Nut
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Remove the steering column cover.
1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Steering Column Lower Cover Screws
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3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Lower Cover Claws And Screws
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Remove the roll connector.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.
Fig 6: Identifying Roll Connector Claws
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Remove the wiper switch assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector from wiper switch.
2. Release the claws, and pull out the wiper switch assembly.
CAUTION: Do not press the claws with excessive force. They may be damaged.

Fig 7: Removing Wiper Switch Assembly
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Remove the combination switch (light).
1. Disconnect the connector of combination switch.
2. Remove the screws and detach the combination switch (light).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Combination Switch Screws And Connector
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