WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove screw to remove a steering column cover.
Fig 1: Removing Screw
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Disconnect harness connectors from combination switches.