Steering Wheel: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
Remove the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Driver's Airbag Module. >
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.
Preparation tool:

Steering wheel puller
1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put an alignment mark (a) using a ruler as shown in the figure, and remove the steering wheel.
  
  Fig 1: Putting Alignment Mark Using Ruler
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.