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Steering Lock

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
      Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly - Column
      G08550184Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 2: Removing Cover Assembly - Column UPR/LWR
      G08315112Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release two claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination.
      CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to disengage the lock of immobilizer antenna assembly or ignition switch illumination. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.
      Fig 3: Identifying Immobilizer Antenna Assembly
      G09489442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
      Fig 4: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
      G08319268Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
    2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
      Fig 5: Removing Key Cylinder
      G08319261Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
      Fig 6: Pulling Out Key Cylinder Of Steering Lock Frame Hole
      G08319262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
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