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Steering Column Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install the steering lock assembly (With smart entry)
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      CAUTION: Do not close the vise too strongly.
    2. Attach the steering lock actuator assembly with a new steering lock set bolt and it until the bolt head is wrenched off.
      Fig 1: Tightening Steering Lock Set Bolt Until Bolt Head Is Wrenched Off
      G08555424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Installation of the unlock warning switch assembly (without smart entry)
    1. Engage the two tabs and install the unlock warning switch assembly onto the steering column upper bracket.
      NOTE: Install the unlock warning switch assembly by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram.
      Fig 2: Installing Unlock Warning Switch Assembly (Without Smart Entry)
      G08555425Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Installation of the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly (without smart entry)
    1. Line up the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly in the ACC position.
    2. Insert the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly into the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 3: Inserting Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly Into Steering Column Upper Bracket
      G08555426Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Confirm that the ignition switch lock cylinder assembly is securely fixed in place.
  4. Installation Of The Transponder Key Amplifier (Without Smart Entry)
    1. Engage the two tabs and install the transponder key amplifier onto the steering column upper bracket.
      Fig 4: Installing Transponder Key Amplifier (Without Smart Entry)
      G08555427Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Installation Of The Key Interlock Solenoid (Without Smart Entry, Transmission A/T)
    1. Install the key interlock solenoid onto the steering column upper bracket and fasten the two screws.
    2. Use the clamp to connect the connector.
      Fig 5: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Screws
      G10215758Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Installation of the ignition or starter switch assembly (without smart entry)
    1. Install the ignition or starter switch assembly onto the steering column upper bracket and fasten the two screws.
      Fig 6: Locating Ignition/Starter Switch Assembly Screws (Without Smart Entry)
      G10215759Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Inspection of the steering lock mechanism functionality (with smart entry)
    1. Pull out the key and check that the steering lock mechanism is working.
    2. Insert the key and check that the steering lock mechanism unlocks when the key is turned to the ACC position.
  8. Installation of the steering column upper W/switch bracket assembly (without smart entry)
    1. Secure the steering column assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
      CAUTION: Do not close the vise too strongly.
    2. Attach the steering column upper W/switch bracket assembly with a new steering lock set bolt and tighten it until the bolt head is wrenched off.
      Fig 7: Tightening Steering Lock Set Bolt Until Bolt Head Is Wrenched Off
      G08555424Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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