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Tilt Steering Column: Removal

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Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Steering Column And Universal Joint
G05343510Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel .>
  2. Remove the universal joint. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint .>
  3. Remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
  4. Remove the instrument panel lower cover upper.
  5. Remove all connectors from the steering column.
  6. Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.
    Fig 2: Locating Steering Column Bolts
    G05343511Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Pull out the steering shaft assembly from the hole on toe board.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to remove the universal joint before removing steering shaft assembly installing bolts when removing steering shaft assembly or when lowering it for servicing other parts.
    • Do not loosen the tilt lever when the steering column is not secured to the vehicle.
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