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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.
    CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < 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: Removing Driver's Airbag Module
      G08314994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
      G09483431Courtesy 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: Removing Steering Wheel
      G09484201Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the switch assembly - steering.
    1. Remove the screw, disconnect the connector and remove the paddle shift switch. (Model with paddle shift)
      Fig 4: Locating Steering Switch Assembly Mounting Bolts
      G08316617Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the connector and screw.
    3. Release the claws and clips, detach the cover - steering wheel LWR.
      Fig 5: Locating Steering Wheel Cover Claws And Clips
      G08316619Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    4. Remove the switch assembly - steering from the cover - steering wheel LWR.
      Fig 6: Removing Steering Switch Assembly
      G08319130Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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