Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, and wait for 60 seconds or more.
Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.

Preparation tool: TORX® T30

Push in the snap pin using a hexagon wrench or equivalent wrapped with a protective tape to disengage the locks (3 locations).

Fig 1: Locating Steering Wheel Torx® Bolts
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Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. Refer to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE & PRETENSIONER Airbag Connector.
Disconnect the horn harness.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Airbag Connector
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Remove the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Marking On Steering Wheel
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