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Steering Lock

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  2. 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).
    G10311282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly or the ignition switch illumination. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Immobilizer Antenna>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
      G10272960Courtesy 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).
      G08319261Courtesy 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.
      G08319262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
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