Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Subaru Outback and 2001 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect ground terminal from battery.
Set tires to straight-ahead position.
Remove airbag module. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
WARNING: Always refer to "Air Bag System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped). See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
Remove steering wheel nut, and then draw out steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.
NOTE: Make matching marks on steering wheel and steering column in advance.

Fig 1: Removing Steering Wheel