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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  2. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > Driver's Airbag Module >  REMOVAL  .
  3. Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING) > Steering Wheel >  REMOVAL   .
  4. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM > Instrument Panel Lower Cover >  REMOVAL  .
  5. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM > Knee Airbag Module >  REMOVAL  .
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 1: Removing Column UPR And Column LWR Cover Assembly
    G10407730Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. 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 2: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
    G08316060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
    1. Place alignment marks on the universal joint assembly - steering.
      NOTE: Place alignment marks on the following positions.
      • Between the column assembly - steering and the universal joint assembly - steering
      • Between the steering gearbox assembly and the universal joint assembly - steering
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
    Fig 3: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Steering Bolts
    G08316046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the two nuts under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
    Fig 4: Locating Column Assembly Steering Nuts
    G08316062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. 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.
  12. Remove the ignition key lock from the column assembly - steering. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS > Ignition Key Lock >  REPLACEMENT  .
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