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Combination Switch (Light): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Set the tire 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. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the column cover assembly and the switch assembly combination wiper select. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER)>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>ROLL CONNECTOR>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
    3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with a protection tape, and pull out the switch assembly combination turn dimmer.
      CAUTION: Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
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