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Combination Switch (Light): Removal

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  1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead.)
  2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module.
    CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >
    1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).
      Fig 1: Removing Driver's Airbag Module
      G08314994Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector, and remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE AND PRETENSIONER , PROCEDURE, Airbag Connector. >
      Fig 2: Disconnecting Horn Harness And Airbag Connector
      G09483431Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel.
    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 and remove the nut.
    2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel using a steering wheel puller.

      Preparation tool: 

      Steering wheel puller 

      Fig 3: Locating Alignment Marks And Connector
      G09484201Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access)
    3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 4: Removing Column Cover Assembly
      G09484202Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the steering roll connector.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the steering roll connector is not turned from the original position.
    1. Disconnect the connector under the steering roll connector.
    2. Release the claws and remove the steering roll connector.
      Fig 5: Removing Steering Roll Connector
      G08316423Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the switch assembly - combination wiper select.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Release the claws, and pull out the switch assembly - combination wiper select.
      CAUTION: Do not press the claws with excessive force. They may be damaged.
      Fig 6: Removing Combination Wiper Switch Assembly
      G08314999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer.
    1. Disconnect the connector, and loosen the clamp to release the claws.
    2. Pull out the switch assembly - combination turn dimmer from the column assembly - steering.
      Fig 7: Removing Combination Turn Dimmer Switch Assembly
      G08315000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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