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Combination Switch (Light): Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  1. Set the tire to the straight-ahead position.
  2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
    NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
  3. Remove the driver's airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Driver's Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the steering wheel. Ref. to POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM (POWER STEERING)>Steering Wheel>REMOVAL .
  5. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Release the screws and claws.
    2. Remove the cap - key cylinder (a).
    3. Remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly - Column
    G11268496Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the steering roll connector. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Roll Connector>REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the switch assembly - combination wiper select. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>Combination Switch (Wiper)>REMOVAL .
  8. 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 2: Pulling Out Switch Assembly - Combination Turn Dimmer
G08315000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.