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Steering Lock

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to BATTERY .
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
    2. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 1: Removing Column Cover Assembly
    G11572138Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination. Ref. to REMOVAL , Immobilizer Antenna.
  4. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
    Fig 2: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
    G11572139Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 3: Inserting Flat Tip Screwdriver From Steering Lock Frame Hole
      G11572140Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
    Fig 4: Pulling Out Key Cylinder
    G11572141Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
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