Steering Wheel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Subaru Forester. 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.
CAUTION: Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" article. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Snap Pins
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the airbag module. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
  
  Fig 2: Removing Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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 steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
Preparation tool:

Steering wheel puller
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Alignment Marks And Connector
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.