Steering Wheel: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Subaru Outback and 2016 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift)

Fig 1: Locating Paddle Shift Switch Screws
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Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the cover - spoke.

Fig 2: Locating Spoke Cover Claws And Screws
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Remove connector and screw, and remove the cover - steering wheel LWR.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel LWR Cover Screw
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Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the satellite switch.

Fig 4: Locating Satellite Switch Claws And Screws
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Release the claws, and then remove the MID switch.

Fig 5: Removing MID Switch
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