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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 AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  1. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Adjust the tilt position of the column assembly steering to the neutral position and the telescopic position to the longest position.
    CAUTION: Place the tilt lever to the lock position after the column assembly steering is adjusted.
  3. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the steering wheel assembly. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>STEERING WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the cover LWR driver INN and cover LWR driver OUT. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER COVER>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the knee airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the column cover assembly.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Release the claw and the positioning pin, and remove the column cover LWR.
      NOTE: Release the claws on RH side in the same procedure as on the LH side.
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    3. Release the claws and remove the column cover UPR.
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  9. Remove the switch assembly combination.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Using pliers, loosen the clamp.
    3. With the clamp loosened, release the claw using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, and remove the switch assembly combination.
      CAUTION: Do not pry off forcibly. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
      NOTE: Remove the switch assembly combination together with the steering roll connector as an assembly.
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  10. Disconnect the upper side of the universal joint assembly steering. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>UNIVERSAL JOINT>REMOVAL .
  11. Remove the column assembly steering.
    CAUTION: Never loosen the tilt lever when the column assembly steering is not secured to the vehicle.
    1. Remove all the connectors and harness clamps from the column assembly steering.
      CAUTION: Do not disconnect the torque sensor connector (a).
      G16526474Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Remove the bolts and nuts, and remove the column assembly steering.
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  12. Remove the steering lock control module. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>STEERING LOCK CM>REPLACEMENT .
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