Steering Lock

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.

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Remove the cover assembly - column.
1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column (a).
2. Remove the screws.
3. Release the claws, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR (b) and the cover assembly - column LWR (c).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Cover Assembly Clips
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Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Immobilizer Antenna. >
Release the claws, and pull the key warning switch downwards to remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Key Warning Switch Claws
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Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.

Fig 3: Locating Key Lock Solenoid Screws
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Remove the key lock solenoid.
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
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Replace the key cylinder.
1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Key Lock Cylinder
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3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Key Lock Cylinder
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