Immobilizer Antenna: 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.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover lower.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Cover Lower Mounting Bolt
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Remove the harness cover lock.
Remove the screws and detach the knee protector.

Fig 2: Locating Knee Protector Screws
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Remove the screws and remove the steering column cover upper.

Fig 3: Locating Steering Column Cover Upper Mounting Screws
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Remove the instrument panel lower cover. < Refer to REMOVAL , Instrument Panel Lower Cover. >
Disconnect the immobilizer antenna harness connector (A) and ignition switch lighting harness connector (B).
Loosen the screw and release the lock (D) at opposite side using flat tip screwdriver (1), and then detach the immobilizer antenna (C).
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to remove the immobilizer antenna and lock. Otherwise they may be broken because those parts are the products made of a plastic.

Fig 4: Identifying Immobilizer Antenna And Mounting Screw
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