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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
NOTE: The illustration shows the model with keyless access with push button start.
  1. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.
    NOTE: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the cover LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the duct foot driver. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER>AIR VENT DUCT>REMOVAL>FOOT DUCT .
  8. Remove the column cover assembly.
    1. Release the clips and claws, and remove the cover steering UPR.
    2. Remove the screws.
      G16540350Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Release the claws and then remove the cap key cylinder. (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    4. Release the claw and the positioning pin, and remove the column cover LWR.
      NOTE: Release the claws on RH side in the same procedure as on the LH side.
      G16540351Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    5. Release the claws and remove the column cover UPR.
      G16540352Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the switch assembly combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
    3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, and remove the switch assembly combination.
      CAUTION: Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
      NOTE: Remove the switch assembly combination together with the steering roll connector as an assembly.
      G13592478Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly steering.
  11. Remove the column assembly steering.
    CAUTION: Never loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly steering is not secured to the vehicle.
    1. Disconnect all connectors from the column assembly steering.
    2. Remove the nut under the beam COMPL steering which secures the column assembly steering.
      G14612028Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Pull out the column assembly steering from the hole on toe board.
  12. Remove the ignition key lock or steering lock control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>IGNITION KEY LOCK>REPLACEMENT .
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