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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" article. <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.
    CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel LWR Driver Cover Assembly
    G10272469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  4. Remove the panel - knee guard.
    Fig 2: Locating Knee Guard Panel Bolts
    G10272470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the driver's airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.>
  6. Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
  7. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column.
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 3: Releasing Column UPR Cover Assembly Claw
      G10272380Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
    2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
      Fig 4: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
      G08316060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  10. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.>
    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 bolt under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Beam COMPL Bolt
    G10272473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
  13. Remove the ignition key lock. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock.>
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