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Combination Switch Light: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and 2015 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
    NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
  4. Remove the driver's airbag module. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module.>
  5. Remove the steering wheel. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Steering Wheel.>
  6. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a). (Model with keyless access with push button start)
    3. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
      Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly
      G09489321Courtesy 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 2: Identifying 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 3: Pulling Out Switch Assembly - Combination Wiper Select
      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 4: Removing Switch Assembly - Combination Turn Dimmer
      G08315000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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