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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" article. <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. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column.
      Fig 1: Locating Cover Clips - Column
      G10269892Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access)
    4. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 2: Removing Cover Assembly - Column UPR
    G10270106Courtesy 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 Column Assembly Nut - Steering
    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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