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Steering Switch: Removal

  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.
    CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to CAUTION .
    1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
      Fig 1: Releasing Locks Using Hexagon Wrench
      G08316326Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the drivers airbag module assembly. Refer to DRIVER' AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, PRETENSIONER & LAP SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER .
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
      G08316327Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. 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 using a steering wheel puller.

      Preparation tool: 

      Steering wheel puller 

      Fig 3: Locating Steering Wheel Alignment Marks
      G08583669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cruise control command switch.
    1. Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch.
      Fig 4: Locating Cruise Control Command Switch Connector And Bolts
      G08583670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the steering switch connector and screw.
    3. Release the claws and clips and then remove the lower cover.
      Fig 5: Locating Cruise Control Command Switch Claws And Clips
      G08583671Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Release the claws and then remove the steering switch from the lower cover.
      Fig 6: Removing Steering Switch
      G08319130Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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