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Steering Wheel: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Set the tires to straight-ahead position.
  3. Remove the airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module.
    WARNING: Always refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS before performing airbag module service. .
  4. Make matching marks on the steering wheel and steering shaft.
    Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks On Steering Wheel & Steering Shaft
    G02097229Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the steering wheel nut, and then draw out the steering wheel from shaft using steering puller.