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Steering Column: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  2. 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 Airbag Module Snap Pins
      G08316265Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
      G09483431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. 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
      G09483432Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
  5. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
    Fig 4: Locating Knee Airbag Module Nuts
    G09483546Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access)
    3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 5: Removing Column Cover Assembly
      G09483658Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the switch assembly - combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
    2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination from the column assembly - steering.
      Fig 6: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
      G08316060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  9. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and error of handling force, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
    1. Place alignment marks on the universal joint assembly - steering.
      NOTE: Place alignment marks on the following positions.
      • Between the column assembly - steering and the universal joint assembly - steering
      • Between the steering gearbox assembly and the universal joint assembly - steering
    2. Remove the bolt, and remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
      Fig 7: Locating Universal Joint Assembly Bolts
      G08316046Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Remove the two nuts under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
    Fig 8: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolts
    G08316062Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pull out the column assembly - steering from the hole on toe board.
    CAUTION: Do not loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly - steering is not secured to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the ignition key lock from the column assembly - steering. < Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock. >
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