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Steering Lock

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the cover assembly - column.
    1. Remove the screws by turning the steering wheel to right and left.
    2. Release the claw, and remove the cover assembly - column UPR and the cover assembly - column LWR.
    Fig 1: Removing Cover Assembly - Column
    G11268550Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Immobilizer Antenna>REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the key lock solenoid.
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the screws and remove the key lock solenoid.
    Fig 2: Removing Key Lock Solenoid
    G08319268Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Replace the key cylinder.
    1. Insert the key into the key cylinder, and turn the key to the ACC position.
    2. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and pull the key cylinder until the key cylinder claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).
      Fig 3: Inserting Key Into Key Cylinder
      G08319261Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A), and release the claws to pull out the key cylinder.
    Fig 4: Inserting Flat Tip Screwdriver From Steering Lock Frame Hole
    G08319262Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Connect the battery ground terminal. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
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