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Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Roll connector is also known as Clockspring.
  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 (if so equipped). . 
  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
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