Steering column ASSY: Disassembly

Remove the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY (without smart entry).
1. Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminum plates.
  CAUTION: Do not close the vise too strongly.
2. Use a drill to make a hole with a reverse tap in the steering lock set bolt head.
3. Use the reverse tap to pull out the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering column upper W/switch bracket ASSY.
  
  Fig 1: Using Reverse Tap To Pull Out Steering Lock Set Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the ignition or starter switch ASSY (without smart entry).
1. Undo the two screws and remove the ignition or starter switch ASSY from the steering column upper bracket.
  CAUTION:
  - When doing this, please ensure that the ignition or starter switch ASSY is on the top and the steering column upper bracket is on the bottom side.
  - Inspect the condition of the press-fit areas marked by the arrows and replace the steering column upper bracket with a new part if you notice any play or unsteadiness.
  Fig 2: Locating Ignition Or Starter Switch Assembly Mounting Screws
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Remove the key interlock solenoid (without smart entry, Transmission A/T).
1. Undo the two screws and remove the key interlock solenoid from the steering column bracket ASSY UPR.
2. Release the clamp and disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Key Interlock Solenoid Mounting Screws
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Remove the transponder key amplifier.
1. Using a thin flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, unhook the two tabs and remove the transponder key amplifier from the steering column bracket ASSY UPR.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Transponder Key Amplifier
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Remove the unlock warning switch ASSY (without smart entry).
1. Insert the key.
2. Unhook the two tabs and remove the unlock warning switch ASSY.
  NOTE: Remove the unlock warning switch ASSY by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrows in the diagram.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Unlock Warning Switch Assembly (Without Smart Entry)
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Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY (without smart entry).
1. Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY to the ACC position.
2. Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram, and pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper.
  
  Fig 6: Turning Unlock Warning Switch Assembly To ACC Position (Without Smart Entry)
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  CAUTION: If you don't sufficiently pull until the tab on the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY comes into contact with the steering column upper bracket stopper, it may interfere with the next process. Please ensure that it is fully in contact with the stopper.
3. Insert a thin flat tip screwdriver into the hole in the steering column upper bracket, as indicated in the diagram. Pull down the screwdriver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the diagram, and unhook the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY tabs. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder ASSY.
  
  Fig 7: Turning Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Assembly To Start Position (Without Smart Entry)
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Remove the steering lock actuator ASSY (with smart entry).
1. Secure the steering column ASSY in a vise between aluminum plates.
  CAUTION: Do not close the vise too strongly.
2. Use a drill to make a hole with a reverse tap in the steering lock set bolt head.
3. Use the reverse tap to pull out the steering lock set bolt and remove the steering lock actuator ASSY.
  
  Fig 8: Using Reverse Tap To Pull Out Steering Lock Set Bolt
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.