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Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always Refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work, Refer to REPAIR CONTENTS>REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY>GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module, Refer to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the cover - spoke.
    G13234065Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    CAUTION:
    • Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
    • If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.

    Preparation tool: 

    Steering wheel puller

    1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
    2. Put an alignment mark (a) using a ruler as shown in the figure, and remove the steering wheel.
      G13234066Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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