Steering Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the front wheels in straight ahead position.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
Using TORX° bit T30 (1), loosen two TORX° bolts which secure the driver's airbag module.

Fig 1: Loosening TORX° Bolts Using TORX° Bit T30
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Disconnect the airbag module connector on back of the airbag module. < Refer to PROCEDURE , Airbag Connector. >
Remove the steering wheel.
Remove the screws, disconnect the steering switch connector, and remove the lower cover from steering wheel.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Switch Connector Screws
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Remove the screws and remove the steering switch.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Switch Screw
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