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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Tilt Steering Column
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  1. Set the vehicle on the lift.
  2. Disconnect battery minus ground cable.
  3. Remove airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module . >
    WARNING: Always refer to "Airbag System" before performing airbag module service (if so equipped). < Ref. to INSPECTION , Driver's Airbag Module . >
  4. Remove steering wheel. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Steering Wheel. >
  5. Lift-up the vehicle.
  6. Remove universal joint. < Ref. to , REMOVAL , Universal Joint. >
  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove trim panel under instrument panel.
  9. Remove the screw securing lower steering column cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Screw Securing Lower Steering Column Cover
    G03751922Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove all connectors from steering column.
  11. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing steering column.
    Fig 3: Removing Two Bolts Under Instrument Panel Securing Steering Column
    G03751923Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. Pull out steering shaft assembly from hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Be sure to remove universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing of other parts.
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