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Steering Column: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". <Ref. to CAUTION , General Description.>
  1. Adjust the tilt position of the steering column to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.
    CAUTION: Always place the tilt lever to the lock position after the steering column is adjusted.
    Fig 1: Removing Steering Column
    G10272469Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents.>
  3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover.>
  4. Remove the panel - knee guard.
    Fig 2: Locating Knee Guard Panel Bolts
    G10272470Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the driver's airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.>
  6. Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
  7. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - column (a).
    2. Remove the screws.
    3. Release the claws, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR (b) and the cover assembly - column LWR (c).
    Fig 3: Removing Column Cover Assembly
    G10311282Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. 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 4: Removing Combination Switch Assembly
    G08316060Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove all connectors from the column assembly - steering.
  10. Remove the universal joint assembly - steering. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Universal Joint.>
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to the universal joint assembly - steering and improper steering effort, make sure to remove the universal joint assembly - steering.
  11. Remove the bolt under the beam COMPL - steering securing the column assembly - steering.
    Fig 5: Locating Steering Column Assembly Bolts
    G10272473Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  12. 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.
  13. Remove the ignition key lock. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT , Ignition Key Lock.>
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