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Roll Connector: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Subaru WRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:

Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" before handling the airbag system components. Ref. to  AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION  

  1. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL 
  4. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL
  5. Remove the column cover assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING COLUMN>REMOVAL
  6. Remove the steering roll connector assembly.
    CAUTION:

    Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position. 

    1. Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR 
    2. Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector assembly.
      G14612254Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the sensor assembly VDC steering.
    1. Release the claws and remove the sensor assembly VDC steering (b) from the steering roll connector (a).
      G14612255Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.