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Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Subaru Outback and 2002 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  2. Set tires to straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service.
  4. Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
NOTE: Make matching marks on steering wheel and steering column in advance.
Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks
G02964633Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.