Steering Column: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel .
- Remove the universal joint. Refer to REMOVAL , Universal Joint .
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
- Remove the instrument panel lower cover upper.
- Remove all connectors from the steering column.
- Remove the two bolts under instrument panel securing the steering column.
- 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.