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Steering Wheel: 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 .
NOTE: Components: Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>COMPONENT>STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN .
  1. Set the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the steering wheel assembly.
    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.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the nut.
    3. Put an alignment mark (a) using a ruler as shown in the figure.
      G16389921Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
      (A) Model with steering heater
    4. Remove the steering wheel assembly using a steering wheel puller.
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