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Ignition Key Lock: Disassembly

  1. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release two claws using a flat tip screwdriver or similar tool wrapped with a protection tape, and remove the immobilizer antenna assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to disengage the lock of immobilizer antenna assembly. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.
    Fig 1: Disengaging Lock Of Immobilizer Antenna Assembly
    G09489442Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Release the claws, and pull the key warning switch downwards to remove.
    Fig 2: Pulling Key Warning Switch Downwards
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  3. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
    Fig 3: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
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  4. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
    2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
      Fig 4: Inserting Flat Tip Screwdriver From Steering Lock Frame Hole
      G11246355Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
    Fig 5: Locating Key Cylinder Claws
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  5. Release the claws and remove the ignition switch assembly.
Fig 6: Removing Ignition Switch Assembly
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